RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07048990

Feasibility of Empowerment Group Therapy on Ukrainian Adult Outpatients

The Effects of Empowerment Group Therapy on Ukrainian Adult Outpatients Located Inside the Country During the War

Sponsor

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Enrollment

55 participants

Start Date

Nov 5, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression NOS

Summary

This single-arm pilot study aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the culturally adapted, Ukrainian version of the Empowerment Group Therapy (Wiechers, 2023) manual and accompanying workbook for the Ukrainian population affected by the ongoing war. Feasibility will be evaluated based on participant retention. Acceptability will be assessed through questionnaires and qualitative feedback. The study also gathers preliminary data on the effectiveness of the intervention by assessing changes in quality of life, stress, symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and somatization. Overall, it seeks to explore the relevance and impact of group-based resilience therapy in a conflict-affected setting.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a group therapy program called Empowerment Group Therapy can help Ukrainian adults cope with depression, anxiety, and psychological distress caused by the war in Ukraine. Sessions are held in person or online. **You may be eligible if:** - You are a civilian, 18 or older - You were living in Ukraine when the full-scale war began and are still living there - You speak Ukrainian or Russian - You are experiencing moderate depression, anxiety, or stress related to the war (assessed by a standard questionnaire) - You can attend in-person or online sessions and communicate via smartphone - You recognize a need for support and have signed a consent form **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, or a significant cognitive impairment - You are currently using alcohol or psychoactive substances - You are at acute risk of suicide - You are currently in psychotherapy or were in the past 3 months - You are currently hospitalized Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEmpowerment Group Therapy

Empowerment is a manualized, culturally sensitive treatment program. The treatment is based on a modular principle that transdiagnostically targets major symptom domains (e.g. stress, depression, anxiety), and can be flexibly adapted to individual mental health conditions of clients who participate in this program. The intervention is designed as a psychological group intervention for resource-limited settings and scalable for different formats (i.e. in-person, online, hybrid) to be feasible under the unstable conditions of war (e.g. missile attacks, power outrages). Key therapeutic elements are psychoeducation, emotion regulation strategies, problem solving and building coping skills. The activation of individual and culture-specific resources as well as building self-help skills are at focus of the treatment.

Locations(1)

National Medical University Bogomolets

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

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