Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 7:58 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:18 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06207695
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-01-17
First Post:
2023-12-18
Brief Title:
Intervention for Earthquake Survivors
Sponsor:
Dokuz Eylul University
Organization:
Dokuz Eylul University
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Brief Group Psychosocial Intervention for Earthquake Survivors Kahramanmaras Earthquakes
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
BriefGroup
Brief Summary:
This program for adults in need of psychological support in earthquake stricken area Kahramanmaraş consisted of a brief four-session group psychosocial support intervention The aim of the project was to test the effectiveness of the intervention program Intervention program was developed by the psychotherapists a clinical psychologist holding a PhD degree and a psychiatrist The general theme was about the strengthening of the personal resources including both external and internal resources The content of the intervention program is based on the relevant literature
Detailed Description:
The 6th of February 2023 earthquakes directly affected 11 provinces of our country and were caused thousands loss of life Trauma in individuals directly affected by the earthquake Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder depression anxiety and various psychological problems These serious psychological problems affect peoples functionality significantly and make daily life more difficult According to the literature it is seen that various psychosocial support program for earthquake survivors were applied to improve psychological well-being The results of these interventions demonstrated the psychosocial interventions were effective to diminish psychological distress Various organisations and communities have continued to provide psychosocial supports peculiar to the needs of individuals living in earthquake stricken areas for the past eight months after the 6th of February 2023 earthquakes However the size of the disaster area and the number of people affected is quite high Thus a culturally appropriate group of psychosocial intervention program is needed In this context the existing research aiming to reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life in the disaster area were examined by the researchers A brief psychosocial group intervention was developed This group intervention aiming to strength resources of individuals consisted of four sessions including psychoeducation of the effects of earthquakes practicing emotion regulation strategies mindful techniques The researchers aimed to test the efficacy of this brief psychosocial group intervention The researchers used a number of measurement tools including psychological distress quality of life and resilience
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None