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New group therapy aims to heal earthquake grief

NCT ID NCT07641270

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a structured 8-session group therapy called Integrated Grief Therapy (IGT) for adults who lost loved ones in the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. 190 survivors were randomly assigned to either the therapy or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the therapy boosts resilience and reduces PTSD, depression, and grief symptoms. Results could help shape mental health support after future disasters.

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Active substance
Integrated Grief Therapy (IGT) - an 8-session group therapy program combining cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and grief-focused techniques
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, scalable therapy to help disaster survivors cope with grief and trauma.
What could go wrong
This is a single study with 190 participants, and results may not apply to all survivors. The therapy is behavioral, so benefits depend on group dynamics and facilitator skill.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

190 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 45 years * Individuals who were present in Hatay, Türkiye during the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes * Individuals directly affected by the earthquake * Ability to provide informed consent * Willingness to participate in group-based psychological intervention sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or severe mental disorder * Severe cognitive impairment or neurological condition * Acute suicidal risk requiring immediate intervention or hospitalization * Currently receiving intensive psychiatric or psychological treatment * Substance use disorder in an acute or severe phase * Inability to commit to attending the full intervention program * Declined or withdrew informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder Prolonged Grief Disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Bereavement Grief (traumatic grief and existential grief) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Psychosocial Support and Grief Therapy Center

    Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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