Can an islamic gratitude practice boost mental Well-Being?
NCT ID NCT07783438
First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a month-long gratitude program built around the Islamic concept of shukr can improve psychological well-being in young Muslim adults. Participants aged 18 to 29 from Pakistan will be randomly assigned to either the program or a control group. The program includes daily journaling, short videos, and five online group sessions. Well-being and gratitude are measured before, right after, and three months later to see if any benefits last.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- A four-week behavioral program based on the Islamic concept of shukr (gratitude), including daily journal prompts, pre-recorded videos, and five live online group sessions.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a culturally tailored, low-cost way to improve well-being and gratitude among young Muslim adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with a modest sample size, and the benefits may not extend beyond the specific population or setting. As a behavioral intervention, it carries minimal risk but may not produce lasting changes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 160 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 29 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Muslim adults aged 18-29 years (emerging adulthood) * Sufficient English literacy to read the workbook independently * Reliable internet access for online group sessions * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving treatment for a severe mental health condition * Currently in acute crisis or experiencing active suicidal ideation * Currently on psychiatric medication * Bereavement within the past 6 months
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