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)