Can a 5-Minute message ease trauma and stigma after boko haram?

NCT ID NCT07251478

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Teesside University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a 3-5 minute recorded message called PEACE, designed to improve mental wellbeing and public attitudes toward reintegrating former Boko Haram members in Nigeria. Researchers will enroll 74 adults to see if the intervention is acceptable and feasible. The goal is to reduce depression, anxiety, and stigma, but this is an early-stage trial focused on gathering data, not proving effectiveness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Prosociality, Empathy and Awareness Communication to aid rEintegration (PEACE) intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to reduce stigma and improve mental health for communities reintegrating former members of extremist groups.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (74 participants) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to other regions or populations, and the intervention is very brief (3-5 minutes).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder injury Psychological Trauma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION STRESS TRAUMA TRAUMA, PSYCHOLOGICAL

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