Online therapy shows promise for refugee youth mental health
NCT ID NCT06102096
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program for Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth aged 15–29 with mild to moderate mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and insomnia. 125 participants were randomly assigned to receive the iCBT or be in a control group. The goal was to see if the online therapy could reduce symptoms and improve well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an accessible, low-cost mental health treatment for refugee and migrant youth who face language and cultural barriers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 125 participants, so results may not apply to all refugee youth. The intervention requires internet access and Arabic literacy, which may limit who can benefit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden
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