Psychological Distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) CancerNCT07833982
Efficacy of an Integrated Psychological Interventions Combined With Ar_Rahman Listening for Reducing Psychological Distress and Enhancing Hope and Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study testing supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -Rahman in people with Psychological Distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) Cancer, run by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This is a randomized control trial(RCT ID:25142101) to evaluate the efficacy of psychological intervention combined with listening to surah Ar- RAhman for reducing psychological distress and improving cancer patients' hope and overall QOL compare to standard care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Psychological Distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) Cancer
- What is being tested?
- supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -Rahman
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2026to 30 Dec 2027
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or older
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer stage I and II will be included to obtain a relatively comparable clinical population and reduce variability associated with advanced disease and palliative care needs.
- Are currently receiving or have received cancer-related treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy, or other oncological treatment.
- Education level will be matric atleast
- Muslim patients
- Able to communicate and provide consent
Who cannot join
- • Severe psychiatric disorders
- Cognitive impairment
- Hearing impairments preventing audio participation
- Physically unfit for this study's interventions (for example who are bed-bonded or too weak to engage in the study interventions)
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
Oncology department, IMPS, Noori & Shia International Hospital
Islamabad, 44000
mobeen mehmood, 03709191770, mobeen1770@gmail.com
About this study
This is a randomized control trial(RCT ID:25142101) to evaluate the efficacy of psychological intervention combined with listening to surah Ar- RAhman for reducing psychological distress and improving cancer patients' hope and overall QOL compare to standard care. participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: intervention group will receive 14-sessions based manualized psychotherapy plus daily listening to surah Ar- rehman for 12 weeks, and control group will receive standard care .psychological distress will be measured with DASS-21, Quality of Life (QLQ-C30) for assessing Quality of life and Adult hope scale for assessing hope before and after the intervention.
Read the detailed description
this is a two- arm parallel randomized control trial. Background: psychological distress is common in cancer patients and affects treatment outcomes. spiritual and religious interventions, particularly, listening to QURAN recitation(Surah Ar Rahman), have shown potential to reduce anxiety and depression giving hope anf improving overall QOL.
objective: To determine the effectiveness of psychological intervention combined with Surah Ar Rahman listening in reducing psychological distress and enhancing hope and Quality of Life in cancer patients Methods: approximately 60 adults cancer patients will be recruited and randomized(1:1) into intervention and control groups. intervention group: 8 weekly psychological counseling session (30-45 min) based on supportive psychotherapy and CBT techniques plus listening to surah Ar Rahman recitation by Qari Abdul Basit (20 min daily). control group : Standard medical care and general information. assessment at pre and post intervention .
- Being tested
- supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -Rahman
- Keywords
- Surah Ar Rahman, Psychological intervention , cancer patients, Randomized control trial
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -RahmanBehavioural
participants in experimental group will receive 12 week psychological intervention : weekly 30-45 min counseling based on supportive therapy plus daily listening to Surah Ar Rahman recitation ( Qari Abdul Basit , 20 min ) via audio player, participants will be provided audio and intructed to listen daily and maintain a log.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | participants will receive 12 week of psychological intervention weekly(30-45 min) counseling based supportive therapy plus daily listening to surh Ar Rahman recitation (Qari abdul basit, 20 min) via audio player. Receives: Behavioral: supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -Rahman |
| control group | No intervention | participants will receive standard oncological care and general health information without psychological intervention or QURAN recitation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
psychological distress (DASS-21)
Psychological distress will be measured using DASS-21, a 21 item self-report instrument with 3 subscales: Depression (7 items) Anxiety(7 items) and stress(7 items). each item is scored on 0-3 Likert scale. total score range is 0-63, Scores of each subscale are categorized into five severity ranges: Normal, mild, moderate, severe and extremely severe. For depression normal range(0-9), mild(10-13), Moderate(14-20), Severe(21-27), Extremely severe(28+), for anxiety normal range(0-7), mild(8-9), Moderate(10-14), Severe(15-19), Extremely severe(20+),for stress normal range(0-14), mild(15-18), Moderate(19-25), Severe(26-33), Extremely severe(34+) While the scores do not provide a functional diagnosis, they indicate the potential presence of depression, anxiety, and stress
Measured: baseline and 12 weeks post intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Quality of Life -EORTC QLQ-C30
Quality of life will be measured using European Organization for Research and treatment of Cancer Quality of life Questionnaire(EORTC-QLQ-C30) Version 3.0. it is 30-item questionnaire composed of 5 functional scales, 3 symptoms scales, a global health status scale and 6 single items. scores are transformed to 0-100 scale. higher score in functioning and global QoL indicates better QOL, higher score in symptoms indicates worse symptoms
Measured: Baseline and 12 week post-intervention
Adult Hope scale(AHS)
hope will be measured using Adult hope scale(Snyder et al.,1991). it is 12-items scale with 4 agency items , 4 pathways items, and 4 distractors. items are scored on an 8-point Likert scale from 1- definitely False to 8= definitely true. total score range is 8-64. excluding distractors. higher score indicates higher level of hope
Measured: baseline and 12 weeks post intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Sep 2026
- Study start15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Nov 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Psychological Distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) CancerStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mobeen Mehmood, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07833982
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SZABIST-ISB-25142101-RCT
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: individual participants data(IPD) will not be shared due to ethical restrictions and to protect patient confidentiality as per institutional review board(IRB) policy. the study involved sensitive psychological data of cancer patients. De-identified summary data maybe available from principal investigator upon reasonable request after publication.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of an Integrated Psychological Interventions Combined With Ar_Rahman Listening for Reducing Psychological Distress and Enhancing Hope and Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07833982
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SZABIST-ISB-25142101-RCT
- Keywords
- Surah Ar Rahman, Psychological intervention , cancer patients, Randomized control trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 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 is a randomized control trial(RCT ID:25142101) to evaluate the efficacy of psychological intervention combined with listening to surah Ar- RAhman for reducing psychological distress and improving cancer patients' hope and overall QOL compare to standard care. participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: intervention group will receive 14-sessions based manualized psychotherapy plus daily listening to surah Ar- rehman for 12 weeks, and control group will receive standard care .psychological distress will be measured with DASS-21, Quality of Life (QLQ-C30) for assessing Quality of life and Adult hope scale for assessing hope before and after the intervention.
Detailed description
this is a two- arm parallel randomized control trial. Background: psychological distress is common in cancer patients and affects treatment outcomes. spiritual and religious interventions, particularly, listening to QURAN recitation(Surah Ar Rahman), have shown potential to reduce anxiety and depression giving hope anf improving overall QOL.
objective: To determine the effectiveness of psychological intervention combined with Surah Ar Rahman listening in reducing psychological distress and enhancing hope and Quality of Life in cancer patients Methods: approximately 60 adults cancer patients will be recruited and randomized(1:1) into intervention and control groups. intervention group: 8 weekly psychological counseling session (30-45 min) based on supportive psychotherapy and CBT techniques plus listening to surah Ar Rahman recitation by Qari Abdul Basit (20 min daily). control group : Standard medical care and general information. assessment at pre and post intervention .
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -Rahmanparticipants will receive 12 week of psychological intervention weekly(30-45 min) counseling based supportive therapy plus daily listening to surh Ar Rahman recitation (Qari abdul basit, 20 min) via audio player. |
| control group | No intervention | –participants will receive standard oncological care and general health information without psychological intervention or QURAN recitation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- • Severe psychiatric disorders
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 |
|---|---|---|
| supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -Rahmanparticipants in experimental group will receive 12 week psychological intervention : weekly 30-45 min counseling based on supportive therapy plus daily listening to Surah Ar Rahman recitation ( Qari Abdul Basit , 20 min ) via audio player, participants will be provided audio and intructed to listen daily and maintain a log. | Behavioural | intervention group |
Primary outcome
psychological distress (DASS-21)
Time frame: baseline and 12 weeks post intervention
Psychological distress will be measured using DASS-21, a 21 item self-report instrument with 3 subscales: Depression (7 items) Anxiety(7 items) and stress(7 items). each item is scored on 0-3 Likert scale. total score range is 0-63, Scores of each subscale are categorized into five severity ranges: Normal, mild, moderate, severe and extremely severe. For depression normal range(0-9), mild(10-13), Moderate(14-20), Severe(21-27), Extremely severe(28+), for anxiety normal range(0-7), mild(8-9), Moderate(10-14), Severe(15-19), Extremely severe(20+),for stress normal range(0-14), mild(15-18), Moderate(19-25), Severe(26-33), Extremely severe(34+) While the scores do not provide a functional diagnosis, they indicate the potential presence of depression, anxiety, and stress
2 secondary outcomes
Quality of Life -EORTC QLQ-C30
Time frame: Baseline and 12 week post-intervention
Adult Hope scale(AHS)
Time frame: baseline and 12 weeks post 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 22 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. individual participants data(IPD) will not be shared due to ethical restrictions and to protect patient confidentiality as per institutional review board(IRB) policy. the study involved sensitive psychological data of cancer patients. De-identified summary data maybe available from principal investigator upon reasonable request after publication.
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing supportive psychotherapy plus QURAN recitation9Surah Ar -Rahman in people with Psychological Distress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress) Cancer, run by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) University 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?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 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 mobeen mehmood, PhD (03709191770, mobeen1770@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
psychological distress (DASS-21) (time frame: baseline and 12 weeks post intervention). 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 22 Sep 2026.