Can a school program heal teens after a quake? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07253636
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a structured school program designed to help 9th graders in Hatay, Turkey—an area hit by a major earthquake in 2023—feel more connected, find meaning, and build resilience. Sixty teens will take part in group activities and discussions. Researchers will measure changes in belonging, well-being, and emotional authenticity before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Social and Emotional Developmental Support Program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a low-cost way to improve emotional well-being and resilience in adolescents after a disaster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants in one region, so results may not apply broadly. The program's long-term benefits are unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Defne Public High Schools
Hatay, Defne, 31160, Turkey (Türkiye)