Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 70

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Haifa
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Haifa)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 2, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 2027
Study endsFebruary 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 19, 2024
Trial IDNCT06592651 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

  • University of Haifa
    Haifa, Israel
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.