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Storytelling therapy shows promise for refugee teens' mental health

NCT ID NCT07691021

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 10-week storytelling (narrative therapy) program can reduce anxiety and depression in middle school students living in refugee camps in northern Palestine. About 120 students aged 12-15 with moderate-to-severe symptoms took part. The program uses cultural metaphors like steadfastness and olive trees to help students reframe their experiences. Researchers measured symptoms before, right after, and three months later to see if improvements lasted.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Culturally Adapted Narrative Therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a low-cost, school-based mental health support for refugee adolescents facing anxiety and depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, non-randomized study, so results may not prove cause and effect. The program may not work as well in other settings or cultures.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

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Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Middle school students in grades 6-9 * Aged 12-15 years * Moderate-to-severe symptoms of anxiety and depression as measured by the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS T-scores ≥ 65) * Written informed consent from parent or legal guardian * Written assent from the student * Enrolled in a UNRWA-operated middle school in one of the participating refugee camps (Jenin, Balata, or Askar) Exclusion Criteria: * Current involvement in other mental health interventions or psychotherapy * Severe psychiatric disorders requiring specialist care (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, severe eating disorders) * Inability to complete study assessments due to language or cognitive barriers * Severe emotional or behavioral difficulties that would prevent participation in group sessions

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder depressive disorder major depressive disorder Psychological Well-Being

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Anxiety Depression - major depressive disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education, Ibn Sina College for Health Professions

    Nablus, West Bank, P401, Palestinian Territories

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