Trauma-Focused Therapy for Refugee Minors with PTSD in Greece
Official title: Implementation, Cultural Adaptation, and Efficacy Evaluation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in Greece
Run by Panteion University · NCT06975280 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special therapy for trauma can help unaccompanied refugee teens in Greece with PTSD feel better compared to the usual treatment they receive.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Panteion University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Athens) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 13, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | February 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 16, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06975280 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are unaccompanied minors aged 15-18 residing in accommodation centers or Supported Independent Living programs in Greece with a diagnosis of PTSD.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with intellectual disabilities, acute suicidality, or significant comorbid psychiatric disorders 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 randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) compared to Treatment-as-Usual (TAU) for unaccompanied refugee minors aged 15-18 in Greece who are experiencing PTSD. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the TF-CBT intervention group or the TAU control group, with assessments conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and three months later using standardized psychometric tools. The study aims to adapt TF-CBT to the Greek cultural context and provide guidelines for its implementation, addressing the urgent need for effective mental health interventions for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and improve overall mental health for unaccompanied refugee minors.
How similar studies have gone: While TF-CBT has been effective in other populations, this is the first randomized controlled trial assessing its efficacy specifically for unaccompanied refugee minors in Greece.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be unaccompanied upon arrival in Greece and aged between 15-18 years old. * Being diagnosed with PTSD based on DSM-5 criteria. Young refugees with post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), as delineated by high or moderate trauma-related distress in the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS), will also be eligible to participate in the study. * Reside in an accommodation center or SIL program for UAMs in Greece. * Have a stable living arrangement for at least 2-3 weeks prior to the intervention. * Not be expected to relocate within the 2-3 months following the start of the intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * a diagnosed intellectual disability (IQ \< 70) or another developmental disorder * acute suicidality or life-threatening self-harm behavior * significant risk of harm to others * comorbidity with bipolar disorder or a psychotic disorder * substance abuse.
Where it's running
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General Secretariat for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection, Ministry of Migration and Asylum
Athens, Greece Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Theodora Anastasiou, PhD candidate
- Email: theodanastasiou@gmail.com
- Phone: +306942883681
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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.