Implementation of Truma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norway

Completed

• Conditions: PTSD
• Interventions: Other: Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)

• Registration Number: NCT05248971
• Lead Sponsor: Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

Brief Summary

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.

Detailed Description

All participating child and adolescent mental health clinics received training by TF-CBT senior trainers at NKVTS in screening for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress. A sub-sample of the therapists received training in TF-CBT. Data are collected on treatment outcomes for quality assurance.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-31
• Study Completion: 2021-12-31
• Status Verified: 2022-02
• Study First Submitted: 2022-02-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-02-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-02-09
• Study First Posted: 2022-02-21
• Last Update Posted: 2022-02-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26500

Inclusion Criteria

• 6-18 years
• Referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics

Exclusion Criteria

• Below 6 years and above 18 years

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Children screened for trauma and/or posttraumatic stress	Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)	Children were screened for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress at one of the first meetings at the child and adolescent mental health clinic. For participants receiving TF-CBT, posttraumatic stress was also assessed during and after therapy.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)	2015-2021	Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)	2012-2014	Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms