Support Groups in the Metaverse for Ukrainian Refugees (NCT06142032) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Support Groups in the Metaverse for Ukrainian Refugees
Romania45 participantsStarted 2023-12-20
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of support groups held in the Metaverse, designed to promote mental health and well-being in Ukrainian refugees.
Participants:
* will be allocated to one of three conditions: (1) Metaverse support group (intervention); (2) In-Person support group (intervention); or (3) Waitlist.
* will be asked to participate in 5 support group sessions, once per week, for each intervention condition.
The Metaverse support groups will be compared with the In-Person support groups and with the Waitlist, to test:
* the efficacy of the Metaverse condition compared to the In-Person condition.
* the efficacy of the intervention conditions compared to the waitlist.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
\- Part of Ukrainian refugee communities
Exclusion Criteria:
* Younger than 18.
* Not part of the Ukrainian refugee community.
* Formally diagnosed with a mental disorder.
* PTSD
* Currently participating in any ongoing therapeutic intervention or treatment for mental health.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.