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Support Groups in the Metaverse for Ukrainian Refugees
Sponsor: University of Bucharest
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of support groups held in the Metaverse, designed to promote mental health and well-being in Ukrainian refugees. Participants: * will be allocated to one of three conditions: (1) Metaverse support group (intervention); (2) In-Person support group (intervention); or (3) Waitlist. * will be asked to participate in 5 support group sessions, once per week, for each intervention condition. The Metaverse support groups will be compared with the In-Person support groups and with the Waitlist, to test: * the efficacy of the Metaverse condition compared to the In-Person condition. * the efficacy of the intervention conditions compared to the waitlist.
Official title: Support Groups in the Metaverse for Ukrainian Refugees: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2023-12-20
Completion Date
2025-04
Last Updated
2024-12-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Metaverse support group
Delivery method: Online, virtual platforms. Number of sessions: 5. Duration of each session: 1.5 hours. Sessions will adhere to evidence-based protocols for conducting support groups with a trauma-informed approach. Each session will cover a specific topic of interest related to the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees (e.g., stress management, cultural adjustment, self-care, etc.). Support group session structure: * Introduction, check-in, ground rules; * Introducing the topic (topics will be chosen based on the feedback received from a previous session; the first session will cover a topic chosen by the facilitator); * Encouragement of participants to share thoughts, ideas and experiences; * Psychoeducation on the topics; * Summary, takeaway, feedback.
In-Person support group
Delivery method: In-Person, traditional. Number of sessions: 5. Duration of each session: 1.5 hours. Sessions will adhere to evidence-based protocols for conducting support groups with a trauma-informed approach. Each session will cover a specific topic of interest related to the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees (e.g., stress management, cultural adjustment, self-care, etc.). Support group session structure: * Introduction, check-in, ground rules; * Introducing the topic (topics will be chosen based on the feedback received from a previous session; the first session will cover a topic chosen by the facilitator); * Encouragement of participants to share thoughts, ideas and experiences; * Psychoeducation on the topics; * Summary, takeaway, feedback.
Locations (1)
University of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania