Play heals: new program eases trauma in Quake-Affected toddlers

NCT ID NCT06845111

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested a special play-based program called TOTEM for children aged 4 to 6 who survived the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş. The goal was to see if the program could lower their anxiety and improve their overall emotional well-being. Fifty-three children took part, and researchers measured their anxiety, sleep, and psychosocial health before and after the play sessions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kocaeli University

    Kocaeli, Izmit, 41001, Turkey (Türkiye)

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