RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06397105

Feasibility and Acceptability of BRIGHT

Boosting Refugee Integration Through Psychological Intervention (BRIGHT) - a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University of Zurich

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Oct 7, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Psychological Distress PTSD Trauma, Psychological

Summary

Refugees and asylum seekers (RAS) face numerous stressors and adversities which put them at risk for developing mental health problems. However, access to adequate mental health care in host countries is limited. To address this problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced Problem Management Plus (PM+), a short, low-intensity psychological intervention administered by non-professionals, aiming to alleviate common mental disorders among crisis-affected communities. The objective of this pilot RCT is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted version of PM+ for refugees and asylum-seekers. This will inform the design of a definitive RCT and implementation study.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This feasibility study tests a new program called BRIGHT — a brief, structured intervention designed to help people experiencing psychological distress, likely related to grief, trauma, or a chronic illness, develop coping skills and build resilience. **You may be eligible if...** - You are experiencing significant psychological distress, grief, or difficulty adjusting to a major life change or illness - You are at least 18 years old - You are willing to participate in the intervention sessions and provide feedback **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently in active suicidal crisis requiring immediate intervention - You have a severe psychiatric disorder (like active psychosis) that would interfere with participation - You are already receiving a similar structured psychological intervention Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALProblem Management Plus

Problem Management Plus (PM+) is a brief, psychological intervention program based on CBT techniques that are empirically supported and formally recommended by the WHO. The full protocol was developed by the WHO and the University of New South Wales, Australia. The manual involves the following empirically supported elements: problem solving plus stress management, behavioural activation, facing fears, and accessing social support. These elements have been recommended in recent WHO guidelines. Additionally, the original five PM+ sessions will be augmented in two ways. First, the participants will receive three 30-45-minutes telephone booster sessions 10, 22, and 34 weeks after the final original PM+ session. The second augmentation strategy will comprise a digital support program that participants can access via the internet.

Locations(1)

Klinik für Konsiliarpsychiatrie und Psychosomatik, Universitätsspital Zürich

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

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