Culturally Adapted iCBT for Arabic-speaking Refugee and Migrant Youth With Common Mental Health Problems

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the current study is to explore whether culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of various common mental health problems among Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth. We hypothesize that the symptoms of the psychological problems will significantly be reduced among youth who will receive iCBT compared to youth in the control group.

Official Title
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Culturally Adapted iCBT for Arabic-speaking Refugee Youth With Common Mental Health Problems

Conditions
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Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Insomnia, Grief, Psychological Trauma, Resilience, Stress, Marital Relationship, Psychological Well-Being

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Culturally Adapted iCBT


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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, a tablet or a 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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 29 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Active group<br>Tailored iCBT for mild to moderate common mental health problems over a period ranging from 6 to 10 weeks. | Behavioral: Culturally Adapted iCBT<br>* A culturally adapted iCBT targeting mild to moderate mental health problems among Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth.<br>|
| No Intervention: Waiting-list<br>control group | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HSCL-25 | Assessment of anxiety and depressive symptoms | Pre-intervention, during the intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PHQ-9 | assessment of depressive symptoms | Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 
| PSYCHLOPS | Impact of problematic area on function | Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 
| ISI | Assessment of severity of insomnia | Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 
| PG-13 | Assessment of prolonged grief disorder | Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 
| PCL-5 | assessment of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder | Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 
| WHO-5 | assessment of subjective psychological well-being | Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 
| BRS | assessment of resilience | Pre-intervention, immediately after the intervention, 6 months after completion of the intervention | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Cognitive behavioral therapy, Psychological well-being, Resilience, Refugee, migrant, youth, mental problems