New program aims to heal war trauma passed down in refugee families
NCT ID NCT06176638
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program that combines family group sessions with a virtual peer mentoring program for US-born teens (ages 14-17) whose parents resettled as refugees. The goal is to reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and behavior problems caused by intergenerational trauma. About 308 teens and their parents will take part, with half receiving the program and half getting usual care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 308 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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14 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria for Children: * Child born in the US * Ages 14-17 years * In the 9th - 12th grades * Enrolled in one of the schools in Omaha and Lincoln, NE area Schools Inclusion Criteria for Peer Mentors: * Peer mentors must be students in upper class (11th or 12th grade) and * Willing and able to serve as good role models * Peer mentors must be nominated by community leaders Inclusion Criteria for Parents: * Parents must be someone resettled in the U.S. as refugee and be a biological parent of a child between the ages 14-17 years * Parents must be ≥30 years of age Exclusion Criteria for All Participants: * Can understand the study procedures and/or participant rights during the informed consent process * Unwilling or unable to commit to completing the study; 2) * Present with emergency needs (e.g., hospitalization), needed care will be secured, rather than study participation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nile Lutheran Church
Omaha, Nebraska, 68111, United States
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