Short therapy shows promise for refugee mental health
NCT ID NCT06397105
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a short psychological program called Problem Management Plus (PM+) in 64 refugees and asylum seekers in Switzerland. The program, developed by the World Health Organization, uses simple techniques like problem-solving and stress management to reduce psychological distress and PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, paving the way for a larger trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Problem Management Plus (PM+), a brief psychological intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to reduce psychological distress and improve integration for refugees and asylum seekers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and may not be enough for severe trauma.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Klinik für Konsiliarpsychiatrie und Psychosomatik, Universitätsspital Zürich
Zurich, 8091, Switzerland
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