New group therapy aims to heal earthquake grief
NCT ID NCT07641270
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a structured 8-session group therapy called Integrated Grief Therapy (IGT) for adults who lost loved ones in the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. 190 survivors were randomly assigned to either the therapy or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the therapy boosts resilience and reduces PTSD, depression, and grief symptoms. Results could help shape mental health support after future disasters.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Integrated Grief Therapy (IGT) - an 8-session group therapy program combining cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and grief-focused techniques
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective, scalable therapy to help disaster survivors cope with grief and trauma.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single study with 190 participants, and results may not apply to all survivors. The therapy is behavioral, so benefits depend on group dynamics and facilitator skill.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Psychosocial Support and Grief Therapy Center
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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