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Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari Speaking Migrants

Sweden128 participantsStarted 2025-03-25

Plain-language summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to investigate the effectiveness of a culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (i-CBT) intervention in reducing symptoms of common mental health issues among Farsi/Dari-speaking youth migrants and refugees. Investigator hypothesizes that there will be a significant decrease in psychological symptoms after participants receive the intervention compared to a control group.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 29 Years

SexALL

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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, tablet or 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

What they're measuring

Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 (HSCL-25)

Timeframe: Pre-intervention, up to 5 weeks, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06828276

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Shervin Shahnavaz, PhD

0046722154769 shervin.shahnavaz@ki.se

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