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Virtual reality may help earthquake survivors read emotions better

NCT ID NCT07754643

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

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First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether two psychological interventions—psychodrama and virtual reality (VR)-supported psychoeducation—can improve facial emotion recognition skills in adults who survived the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. Participants, aged 25 to 60, are randomly assigned to either 13 weekly psychodrama sessions or 10 weekly CBT-based psychoeducation sessions with VR content. The study uses an AI-based facial emotion recognition system to measure changes in how participants identify and respond to emotions like happiness, sadness, and fear. The goal is to see if these approaches can help reduce negative emotions and boost positive ones, potentially informing future post-disaster mental health support.

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Active substance
Psychodrama and virtual reality-supported psychoeducation
What this could lead to
If effective, these approaches could offer new ways to support emotional recovery and mental health after disasters.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (32 participants) and early, so results may not apply broadly. Also, psychodrama may not show significant effects on immediate emotional responses.

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Participants

32 people

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Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study included individuals aged 25 to 60 who possessed computeror technology skills, * were open to communication and collaboration, * had not previously participated in psychoeducation or psychodrama training, and whose homes sustained severe or moderate damage. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who were uncommunicative, had a psychiatric diagnosis according to hospital records, * had vision or hearing problems, had epilepsy, * had cancer, or were illiterate were excluded from the study.

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Psychodrama Psychoeducation

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  • Inonu University Faculty of Nursing

    Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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