Status:

COMPLETED

A Scalable Psychological Intervention for Earthquake Survivors in Türkiye

Lead Sponsor:

Koç University

Conditions:

Psychological Distress

Impaired Social Functioning

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This will be the first pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) study that investigate the potential effectiveness of individual PM+ among earthquake survivors residing in container cities in Türkiye. ...

Detailed Description

On the 6th February, 2023, Türkiye experienced two consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6. As a consequence of such a disaster, the increasing prevalence of mental health issues has re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Being 18 years or above
  • Being experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake
  • Elevated level of psychological distress indicated by having a score of 15 or above on Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)
  • Impaired daily functioning indicated by having a score of 16 or above on WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS)

Exclusion

  • imminent suicide risk (assessed with the PM+ manual suicidal thoughts interview),
  • indications of severe mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders) or cognitive impairment (e.g., severe intellectual disability; assessed by the PM+ manual observation checklist),
  • ongoing treatment in specialized mental health care.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 17 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

76 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06026306

Start Date

November 17 2023

End Date

August 30 2024

Last Update

March 24 2025

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Koç University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)