Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari Speaking Migrants

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Conditions studied: Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, Grief, Psychological Trauma, Insomnia, Resilience, Stress, Psychological Well Being, Marital Relationship, Wellbeing, Common Mental Health Problems, Rumination

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06828276

Run by

Karolinska Institutet

People needed

128

Starts

2025-03-25

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-12

Who can join

Age: 15 and older, up to 29. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Karolinska Institutet — Stockholm, Sweden (enrolling)

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