NCT06142032 Support Groups in the Metaverse for Ukrainian Refugees
| NCT ID | NCT06142032 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Bucharest |
| Condition | Mental Health Wellness 1 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-12-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-04 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 45 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-20 with a primary completion date of 2025-04.
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Brief 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Part of Ukrainian refugee communities Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18. * Not part of the Ukrainian refugee community. * Formally diagnosed with a mental disorder. * PTSD * Currently participating in any ongoing therapeutic intervention or treatment for mental health.
Contact & Investigator
Cezar Giosan, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Bucharest
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06142032 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Mental Health Wellness 1. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06142032 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06142032 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at giosan@outlook.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06142032 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Bucharest, Romania.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06142032 clinical trial?
NCT06142032 is sponsored by University of Bucharest. The principal investigator is Cezar Giosan, PhD at University of Bucharest. The trial plans to enroll 45 participants.