Effect of Relaxation Technology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, and Treatment Adherence among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Ethiopia: a Randomized Control Trial

Effect of Relaxation Technology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, and Treatment Adherence among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Ethiopia.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202412822674360

Enrollment

158

Registered

2024-12-24

Start date

2025-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Tuberculosis Mental and Behavioural Disorders Respiratory

Interventions

Relaxation Technology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

usual care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? Patients who are newly diagnosed with pulmonary TB and currently on treatment for at least two weeks. ? Patients aged 18 years or older ? Patients who are previously diagnosed with pulmonary TB and required at least 4 months for treatment follow-up ? Patient’s available in the area for at least 4 months ? Participants had to be able to read and comprehend the local Tigrigna language.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Patients with known defects of sight, hearing, and speech ? Patients with serious and critical illness ? Patients who are currently receiving any psychological treatments or psychological therapy. ? Patients with known psychiatric disorders and linked to psychiatric clinics.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression status	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety, Quality of Life, and Treatment Adherence	—

Countries

China, Ethiopia

Contacts

Public ContactKalam Abul

Zhengzhou University

kalamazad00@gmail.com+8616638141015

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026