Effects of a brief intervention on symptoms of posttraumatic stress among migrants with a refugee background

Cognitive load during reconsolidation of traumatic memories: A randomized controlled trial evaluating a brief intervention versus waitlist controls for reducing posttraumatic stress symptoms among migrants with a refugee background residing in Sweden

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN85818585

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-16

Start date

2026-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Traumaspectrum symptoms including symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems, in migrants with refugee background. Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

SCREENING, ELIGIBILITY, AND RANDOMIZATION The trial is embedded in a longitudinal research program following migrants with a refugee background during the resettlement process. The program includes fo

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18–70 years 2. Self identify as having a refugee background (WHO definition) 3. Ability to speak, read, and understand Arabic, Dari, Farsi, English, or Swedish 4. Psychological distress related to adverse memories, assessed by items measuring the frequency and distress of intrusive memories 5. Ability to visualize mental images

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. High suicide risk requiring immediate clinical intervention or referral to specialized care 2. Severe psychiatric conditions requiring other treatment 3. Low intellectual or relational functioning preventing participation in the intervention 4. Current participation in psychological treatment

Countries

Sweden

Contacts

Public ContactAnna Bjärtå

anna.bjarta@miun.se+46 703270611

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026