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Child-Parent Psychotherapy After the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
Sponsor: Beykoz University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) in reducing trauma-related symptoms and improving attachment quality among preschool-aged children who experienced the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye. A total of 60 caregiver-child dyads (children aged 3-6) will be recruited from 11 earthquake-affected provinces. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, receiving 12 weekly CPP sessions, or a no-intervention control group. CPP will be delivered by trained clinical psychologists through either online or face-to-face sessions. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, mid-intervention (after session 6), and post-intervention (after session 12). Outcomes include child trauma symptoms, social-emotional functioning, and attachment quality, as well as caregiver reflective functioning, stress, and emotional well-being.
Official title: Child-Parent Psychotherapy for Post-Earthquake Trauma in Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-06-15
Completion Date
2025-11-15
Last Updated
2025-06-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
CPP is a structured, evidence-based dyadic therapy designed for children aged 0-6 exposed to trauma and their caregivers. The intervention involves weekly joint sessions emphasizing safety, emotional expression, and caregiver reflective functioning. Delivered by trained psychologists either online or in person.
Locations (1)
Beykoz University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)