Community-based Occupational Therapy for Syrian Refugees to Improve Social Participation and Occupational Justice
Official title: The Effect of a Community-Based Occupational Therapy Intervention on Occupational Justice and Social Participation in Syrian Refugees: A Non-Invasive Clinical Study
Run by Kocaeli University · NCT07452874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based occupational therapy program is tested with adult Syrian refugees in Turkey to see if it helps them participate more in daily life and feel more autonomous and included.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 16 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kocaeli University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 28, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 8, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07452874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adult Syrian refugees who can communicate in Turkish, living in Turkey, and willing to participate with informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who are unable to participate regularly due to health barriers or language limitations may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study tests a structured community-based occupational therapy program designed around the Participatory Occupational Justice Framework. It aims to improve social participation, access to community resources, and satisfaction with daily activities among Syrian refugees living in Turkey. The approach emphasizes engagement with local resources and support for meaningful occupations beyond individual skill-building. Participants include adults who can communicate in Turkish and consent to participate, with assessments focusing on occupational justice, participation, performance, and overall functioning. The program includes an information session on daily life in Turkey and ongoing therapeutic activities delivered in the community setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience greater engagement in daily activities, improved autonomy, and better perceived quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work on community-based occupational therapy supports improvements in participation and autonomy in diverse populations, though application to refugees is relatively novel but has shown promise.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being a Syrian refugee, * Being 18 years of age or older, * Having sufficient Turkish language proficiency to communicate effectively, * Willingness to participate in the study voluntarily and providing written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to communicate in Turkish, * Presence of a cognitive or neurological condition that may interfere with communication or participation in the assessment * Presence of a serious health condition that may prevent regular attendance at the intervention or educational sessions.
Where it's running
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Association of Refugees
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Muhammed Rohat Yazici, Dr.
- Email: rhtyzci@gmail.com
- Phone: +44 7424844545
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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.