Playing Tetris to improve mental health in migrants

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates whether playing Tetris can help prevent the onset of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and alleviate related anxiety and depressive symptoms among immigrants who have applied for asylum. A total of 300 participants from Greece and the Netherlands will be recruited, and they will complete questionnaires on PTSD, anxiety, and depression every four weeks for three months. Half of the participants will be randomly assigned to play Tetris for at least 15 minutes after completing the questionnaires, while the other half will not receive any intervention. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this gaming intervention in improving mental health outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Arabic-speaking immigrants of any gender who have applied for asylum in Greece or in the Netherlands, regardless of the outcome of their asylum application and their current residency status (rejected asylum seekers, recognized refugees, undocumented migrants).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Minors (under the age of 18).

Where it's running

• Upinion/the humanity Hub
  The Hague, Nl, Netherlands Recruiting
• Upinion (online)
  The Hague, Nl, Greece Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mario Braakman, Prof.
• Email: Mario.Braakman@tilburguniversity.edu
• Phone: +31629514366

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.