Using heart sound biofeedback to help young earthquake survivors cope with trauma
Official title: Biofeedback With Heart Sound Following Trauma
Run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · NCT06919055 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether using heart sound biofeedback can help young earthquake survivors manage stress and cope better with trauma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kahramanmaraş) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06919055 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy young adults aged 20 to 25 who are university students and have survived an earthquake.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chronic or acute infections, neurological, psychiatric, or cardiovascular diseases, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, 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 project aims to evaluate the long-term effects of trauma-induced stress in young earthquake survivors by employing non-invasive sound therapy. The study will assess how biofeedback from the sound of the participants' own hearts can influence their autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular responses. By measuring biological signals such as electrocardiography (ECG), the researchers will explore the potential of this method to help manage stress-related coping in individuals who have experienced trauma. The goal is to develop alternative solutions for counseling and stress management in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide young earthquake survivors with effective tools to manage trauma-related stress and improve their overall mental health.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of using heart sound biofeedback is novel, similar studies have shown promise in using biofeedback techniques for stress management.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 30 earthquake survivor university students between 20 and 25 will participate in the experiment. Participants will be healthy, non-obese men (n=15) and women (n=15). In particular, all participants should have experienced the earthquake disaster in the local region. All participants must be free of any chronic or acute infection, neurological, psychiatric, and/or cardiovascular disease. Exclusion Criteria: * They must be non-smokers, have no alcohol or drug addiction, and not be under any medical treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women will not be included in the study.
Where it's running
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Kahramanmaras
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatma Özcan
- Email: fatma.ozcan13@gmail.com
- Phone: +905412385185
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.