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Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

NCT00183326 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 124

Last updated 2018-07-05

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Summary

This study will determine whether trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is more effective than child-centered therapy (CCT) in reducing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children exposed to domestic violence (DV).

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)

TF-CBT is a psychotherapeutic intervention designed to help children, youth, and their parents overcome the negative effects of traumatic life events. It was developed by integrating cognitive and behavioral interventions with traditional child abuse therapies that focus on enhancement of interpersonal trust and empowerment. It targets PTSD symptoms, which often co-occur with depression and behavioral problems. TF-CBT also targets other issues experienced by those suffering a trauma including poor self-esteem, mood instability, and difficulty trusting others.

BEHAVIORAL

Child-centered supportive therapy (CCT)

CCT demonstrates an empathic approach to healing. An environment consisting of empathy, unconditional positive regard and acceptance are key elements in this mode of therapy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    collaborator NIH

  • Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Judith A. Cohen, MD · Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
7 Years
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2004-05-31
Primary Completion
2015-07-31
Completion
2015-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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