New study offers hope for migrant mental health with remote therapy

NCT ID NCT06635486

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for Venezuelan migrants in Lima, Peru, who struggle with anxiety, depression, or PTSD. The intervention is delivered remotely by trained lay providers over 6 to 12 weekly sessions. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps reduce symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered by trained lay providers
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an accessible, effective mental health treatment for displaced populations facing anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage feasibility study (90 participants) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is remote and relies on lay providers, which may affect consistency.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DEPRESSION POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad del Pacifico
RECRUITING

Lima, Peru

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