A Brief Cognitive Intervention After Intrusive Memories of Trauma With Young Refugees
Intrusive Memories of Trauma, Symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Criterion B1)
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Intrusive Memories of Trauma, Symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Criterion B1)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Refugee or asylum seeker
- Experiencing intrusive memories of trauma
- Have access to a smartphone
- Able to speak or read the study material in Swedish, English or Arabic
- Able to attend three meetings with a researcher
Exclusion Criteria:
- Exhibit psychotic symptoms or other symptoms of severe mental illness
Sites / Locations
- Residental care home for young people
- Swedish Language Classes for Refugees
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Baseline phase ('A') and Intervention phase ('B')
Baseline phase ('A'): Measurements collected in a pen-and-paper diary four times a day (morning, afternoon, evening and night) over one week for the primary outcome (occurrence of intrusive memories of trauma). Individual baseline phases will be used as control periods. Intervention phase ('B'): A one-session intervention with a researcher including a simple cognitive task (a memory cue, 10 minutes time gap and ca. 20 minutes of Tetris game-play) followed by instructions to engage in the task self-guided over the subsequent week. Measurements collected in a pen-and-paper diary four times a day over one week following the intervention for the primary outcome (occurrence of intrusive memories of trauma).