Behavioral ProblemsNCT07811648
Effectiveness of School-Based Solution Focused Brief Therapy for Academic and Behavioral Problems in Adolescents
A study testing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in people with Behavioral Problems and Academic Problems, run by National University of Modern Languages at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This randomized wait-list controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of School-Based Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for adolescents experiencing academic and behavioral problems. Eligible students will be randomly assigned to either an immediate intervention group or a wait-list control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 15 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Behavioral Problems, Academic Problems
- What is being tested?
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 17 Sep 2026to 10 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 to 15 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
- Adolescents enrolled in grades 6-8.
- Identified through teacher and peer nominations as having academic and behavioral difficulties.
- Student consent was obtained.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
FD Schools Islamabad
Islamabad, Federal, 44000
Ayesha, PhD, 03350015546, Ayeshaahsan982@gmail.com
Asia Mushtaq, PhD, asmushtaq@numl.edu.pk
About this study
This randomized wait-list controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of School-Based Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for adolescents experiencing academic and behavioral problems. Eligible students will be randomly assigned to either an immediate intervention group or a wait-list control group. Outcomes related to academic functioning and behavioral problems will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention to determine the effectiveness of SFBT in improving student outcomes.
- Conditions
- Behavioral Problems, Academic Problems
- Being tested
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Medical subject headings
- Problem Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Behavioural
Five weekly sessions (40-50 minutes each) delivered in groups of 8-10 adolescents in school settings.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Participants receive four to five weekly group sessions of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy delivered in school settings. Receives: Behavioral: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| wait-list control group | No intervention | Participants receive no intervention during the study period and are offered SFBT after completion of the trial. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Behavioral Problems scores measured by The Pediatric Symptom Checklist
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17; Gardner et al., 1999) is a 17-item self-report measure of emotional and behavioural problems in adolescents.
Measured: Baseline, Post-test (after 5 weeks)
Change in Academic Problems scores measured by Student Stress Inventory
The student stress inventory will be used to assess the academic problems of adolescents before and after intervention
Measured: Baseline, Post-test (after 5 weeks)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Sep 2026
- Study start17 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion17 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Behavioral ProblemsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National University of Modern Languages
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Asia Mushtaq, PhD, Study chair, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07811648
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 11-PhD/Psy/F23
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of School-Based Solution Focused Brief Therapy for Academic and Behavioral Problems in Adolescents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07811648
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 11-PhD/Psy/F23
- Conditions
- Behavioral Problems, Academic Problems
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National University of Modern LanguagesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 17 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized wait-list controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of School-Based Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for adolescents experiencing academic and behavioral problems. Eligible students will be randomly assigned to either an immediate intervention group or a wait-list control group. Outcomes related to academic functioning and behavioral problems will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention to determine the effectiveness of SFBT in improving student outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Participants receive four to five weekly group sessions of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy delivered in school settings. |
| wait-list control group | No intervention | –Participants receive no intervention during the study period and are offered SFBT after completion of the trial. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 15 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Five weekly sessions (40-50 minutes each) delivered in groups of 8-10 adolescents in school settings. | Behavioural | Experimental group |
Primary outcome
Change in Behavioral Problems scores measured by The Pediatric Symptom Checklist
Time frame: Baseline, Post-test (after 5 weeks)
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17; Gardner et al., 1999) is a 17-item self-report measure of emotional and behavioural problems in adolescents.
Change in Academic Problems scores measured by Student Stress Inventory
Time frame: Baseline, Post-test (after 5 weeks)
The student stress inventory will be used to assess the academic problems of adolescents before and after intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Sep 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Asia Mushtaq, PhD study chair
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in people with Behavioral Problems and Academic Problems, run by National University of Modern Languages at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact ayesha Ayesha, PhD (+923350015546, ayeshaahsan982@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Behavioral Problems scores measured by The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (time frame: Baseline, Post-test (after 5 weeks)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Sep 2026.