Culturally Adapted iCBT for Arabic-speaking Refugee and Migrant Youth With Common Mental Health Problems

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Insomnia; Grief; Psychological Well-Being; Psychological Trauma; Depressive Symptoms; Anxiety; Resilience; Stress; Marital Relationship
• Interventions: Behavioral: Culturally Adapted iCBT

• Registration Number: NCT06102096
• Lead Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet

Brief Summary

The aim of the current study is to explore whether culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of various common mental health problems among Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth. We hypothesize that the symptoms of the psychological problems will significantly be reduced among youth who will receive iCBT compared to youth in the control group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-10-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-10-20
• Study First Posted: 2023-10-26
• Study Start: 2023-11-27
• Status Verified: 2024-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-02-13
• Last Update Posted: 2024-02-14
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-31
• Study Completion: 2025-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• Between the ages of 15 and 29.
• A score above the cut-off 1.75 on HSCL-25
• Has a refugee or migrant background
• Has a good and stable internet connection
• Has access to a computer, a tablet or a smartphone
• Is fluent in reading and writing Arabic
• Has the ability to dedicate time to take part in the intervention for 6-10 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria

• Is suffering from a severe mental illness, such as psychosis or severe depression.
• Is suffering from substance abuse
• Is undergoing a psychological treatment
• Has a high risk of suicide

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Active group	Culturally Adapted iCBT	Tailored iCBT for mild to moderate common mental health problems over a period ranging from 6 to 10 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
HSCL-25	Pre-intervention, during the intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	Assessment of anxiety and depressive symptoms

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PSYCHLOPS	Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	Impact of problematic area on function
ISI	Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	Assessment of severity of insomnia
BRS	Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	assessment of resilience
PG-13	Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	Assessment of prolonged grief disorder
PCL-5	Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	assessment of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
WHO-5	Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	assessment of subjective psychological well-being
PHQ-9	Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention	assessment of depressive symptoms

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Karolinska Institutet; 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden