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Can talking it out heal earthquake trauma?

NCT ID NCT06136481

Symptom relief Sponsor: Koç University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) can help adults who experienced the 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. Thirty-six participants with PTSD symptoms were randomly assigned to receive CPT or usual care. The goal was to see if CPT reduces PTSD, depression, and anxiety while improving well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - a type of talk therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward an effective therapy for reducing PTSD, depression, and anxiety in earthquake survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires multiple sessions and may not work for all individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or above * Individuals who were directly impacted by earthquakes in Turkey, in February 2023, learned that the earthquakes significantly impacted a close family member or close friend, or who were exposed to aversive details of the earthquake as part of their job. * Scoring greater than 47 on the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Check List for PTSD symptoms Exclusion Criteria: * Acute medical conditions * Imminent suicide risk * Expressed acute needs/protection risks * Indications of severe mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders) or cognitive impairment (e.g., severe intellectual disability) * Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., severe intellectual disability or dementia)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression post-traumatic stress disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety disorders and symptoms Depressive symptoms Post-traumatic stress disorder Well-being, psychological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Koc University

    Sarıyer, Istanbul, 34450, Turkey (Türkiye)

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