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New therapy hopes to ease complex PTSD in refugees

NCT ID NCT07015567

Symptom relief Sponsor: Eva Heim Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a culturally adapted psychotherapy for refugees and asylum seekers with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). The therapy combines emotion regulation training with narrative exposure therapy over 24 sessions. Researchers aim to see if this approach reduces CPTSD symptoms, depression, and anxiety in 288 participants across Switzerland and Germany.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Culturally adapted psychotherapy combining emotion regulation training and narrative exposure therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, culturally sensitive treatment option for complex PTSD in refugee populations, improving mental health and integration.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (288 participants) testing a therapy not yet proven in this group. Results may not apply to all refugee communities, and therapy adherence or cultural differences could affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 288 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

17 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent signature * Refugees and asylum seekers with a valid residence permit (N, F, B, or C status) * Speaking Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashtu, Kurdish (different dialects), Turkish, English, German, or French * Originating from Middle East, Northern Africa, or Sub-Sahara Africa * A psychotherapy is indicated and was prescribed * Participated to part 1 of the study and was diagnosed with CPTSD on the basis of the standard International Trauma Interview and the Socio-cultural and structural addendum (SCSA). The diagnosis is done based on the clinical judgement by the local therapist. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute psychosis * Imminent risk of suicide * Severe alcohol and/or substance abuse * Being enrolled in another psychotherapy * Inability to follow study procedures (i.e., cognitive impairment) * Inability to give informed consent * Known pregnancy

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Complex post-traumatic stress disorder

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    8 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Appartenances - CPM Lausanne

    RECRUITING

    Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1003, Switzerland

  • Appartenances - CPM Yverdon-les-Bains

    RECRUITING

    Yverdon-les-Bains, Canton of Vaud, 1400, Switzerland

  • Centra

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, 20097, Germany

  • Integrierten Psychiatrie Winterthur

    RECRUITING

    Winterthur, Canton of Zurich, 8400, Switzerland

  • Psy4Asyl

    RECRUITING

    Aarau, Canton of Aargau, 5000, Switzerland

  • Psychiatrie Basel-Land

    RECRUITING

    Liestal, Basel-Landschaft, 4410, Switzerland

  • SRK Ambulatorium für Folter- und Kriegsopfer

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Wabern, Canton of Bern, 3084, Switzerland

  • UPK Transkulturelle Ambulanz

    RECRUITING

    Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4051, Switzerland

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