Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari Speaking Migrants

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age15-29
SponsorKarolinska Institutet

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Culturally adapted i-CBT

Treatment groups

128 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Karolinska Institutet

Lead sponsor

Linkoeping University

Collaborator