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ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2025

A randomised controlled trial of a faith-based culturally adapted intervention for depression in young Muslim women (IM-Adapted): a multi-site feasibility trial protocol.

Megan Smith, Andy Jones, Pashtana Zormati, Louca-Mai Brady, Allan Clark, Atiya Kamal, Farzana Karawalli, Safiya Khan, Silvana E Mengoni, Ghazala Mir and 4 more

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Megan SmithCentre for Health Services and Clinical Research, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK. m.smith25@herts.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1482-2350
Andy JonesCentre for Research in Public Health and Community Care, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
Pashtana ZormatiCentre for Research in Public Health and Community Care, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
Louca-Mai BradyCentre for Research in Public Health and Community Care, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
Allan ClarkNorwich Medical School, University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK.
Atiya KamalCollege of Psychology, Birmingham City University, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD, UK.
Farzana KarawalliUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
Safiya KhanInspirited Minds, 175 Boundary Road, London, E17 8NG, UK.
Silvana E MengoniCentre for Health Services and Clinical Research, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
Ghazala MirLeeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9LN, UK.
David TurnerNorwich Medical School, University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK.
Salman WaqarDepartment of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK.
David WellstedCentre for Health Services and Clinical Research, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
Daksha TrivediCentre for Research in Public Health and Community Care, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.

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Public Health Research Programme NIHR156425
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Abstract

backgroundGrowing evidence suggests that mental health issues heavily impact Muslims, the largest, fastest growing minority religious group in the UK. High prevalence of anxiety and depression has been reported in young women aged 18 to 30 largely from Bangladeshi and Pakistani Muslim communities in Britain. Evidence suggests that incorporating religious and culturally adapted interventions may improve their effectiveness for Muslim populations, but their feasibility for young women in UK contexts is uncertain. This study aims to test whether a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a faith-based intervention for young Muslim women living with depression is feasible.

methodsThis study is a two-arm cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial with embedded process evaluation. Participants will be young Muslim women aged 18 to 24 years experiencing mild to moderate low mood or depression in Birmingham and London. The intervention will be delivered by trained therapists, supported by mental health support workers, once a week for 6 weeks. The two arms will be the IM-Adapted faith-based intervention and the standard NHS psychoeducation support group control with a proposed sample size of 30 per arm. Outcomes are referral, recruitment and retention rates, session attendance, adherence and acceptability of intervention, data collection, and adverse events, measured at baseline, 3 and 6 months. DISCUSSION: The findings will provide early indication as to whether tailored mental health interventions may increase accessibility and effectiveness of support in underserved communities, addressing barriers linked to social and cultural factors. This will guide health services on the incorporation of cultural and religious adaptations in their programmes to better engage minority groups and improve mental health outcomes.

trial registrationISRCTN, https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN17842222 , registered 17th April 2024.

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Cognitive behavioural therapyDepressionFeasibility trialLow moodMuslimWomenYoung adultYoung people

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