Psychological support program for forcibly displaced youth

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 feasibility randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a scalable psychological intervention, Problem Management Plus (PM+), and its enhanced version with Emotional Processing (PM+EP) among forcibly displaced youth in Sweden. Participants aged 16 to 25 will be randomized to receive either PM+, PM+EP, or standard care over six weekly sessions. The study will assess psychological symptoms, wellbeing, and service use at baseline, one week post-intervention, and three weeks post-intervention. Recruitment will be conducted through NGOs and community sources in major Swedish cities.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 16 to 25 year old youth who arrived in Sweden in 2015 or later due to being forcibly displaced;
* Elevated levels of psychological distress as determined through the Kessler-10 psychological distress scale (K10; K10 \> 15);
* Reduced levels of psychosocial functioning as measured by the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0; WHODAS 2.0 \> 16);
* Assessment and manual are available in their preferred language, including Swedish.

Exclusion Criteria:

* An acute medical condition;
* Imminent suicide risk;
* Indication of psychotic disorders and substance-dependence;
* Indication of severe cognitive or neurological impairment;
* Receiving specialized mental health treatment;
* In case of current psychotropic medication used: change in dosage during the past two months.

Where it's running

• Centrum för stöd och behandling
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Aemal Akhtar, PhD
• Email: aemal.akhtar@ki.se
• Phone: +46852483224

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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.