A workshop to strengthen family resilience through play therapy
Official title: Home Within the Heart
Run by University of Haifa · NCT06592651 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a workshop that uses play therapy to see if it can help families communicate better and strengthen the bond between parents and children.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Haifa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Haifa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 2027 |
| Study ends | February 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 19, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06592651 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are parents evacuated from war zones who have children aged 3 to 6.
✕Probably not a fit
Parents who have not been evacuated from war zones or whose children are younger than 3 or older than 6 may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance family resilience by improving communication and the parent-child bond through a structured play therapy workshop. Participants will complete questionnaires and engage in clinical interviews before and after a four-session workshop led by trained practitioners. The workshop focuses on emotional responsiveness and effective emotional regulation strategies, with observers documenting interactions between parents and children. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of this intervention in fostering a supportive family environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the emotional well-being and resilience of families affected by war.
How similar studies have gone: While the integration of play therapy and narrative therapy is a promising approach, this specific intervention targeting families affected by war is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: A parent who have been evacuated from war zones in the northern and southern regions of the country, and has a child of ages 3-6. Exclusion Criteria: * A parent under the age of 18. * A parent who have not been evacuated from war zones. * A parent who has a child under 3 years of age, or above 6 years of age.
Where it's running
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University of Haifa
Haifa, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yael Mayer, Phd — University of Haifa
- Study coordinator: Yael Enav, PhD
- Email: yaelenav12@gmail.com
- Phone: 72 50-726-1474
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.