Addressing Barriers to Care Among Underserved Youth: Telehealth Delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - A Randomized Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Traumatic Stress Symptoms
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 11 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The current study will evaluate TF-CBT delivered via tele-health for youth presenting with trauma symptoms via a randomized controlled trial. Goals of the current study are to examine the effectiveness of Tele-TF-CBT delivered by community providers in Puerto Rico in improving youth trauma outcomes. Goals are also to support the feasibility, acceptability, and engagement outcomes of Tele-health delivery.
Detailed Description
The current study will use a randomized controlled trial to examine telehealth delivery of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for youth with trauma symptoms receiving care in community based clinics in Puerto Rico. First, the effectiveness of Tele-TF-CBT in improving trauma symptoms will be examined compared with clinic-based TF-CBT. Next, the feasibility, acceptability, and engagement outcomes of Tele-TF-CBT will be examined in this population. Lastly, implementation factors will be explored.
Investigators
Regan Stewart
Associate Professor-Faculty
Medical University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •7-18 years old
- •experienced at least one traumatic event
- •present with clinically significant levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms
Exclusion Criteria
- •significant suicidal ideation
- •substance use disorder
- •active psychotic symptoms
- •pervasive developmental delays,
- •currently living with or in close contact with the perpetrator of their abuse
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Traumatic Stress Symptoms
Time Frame: baseline, post-treatment (2-weeks of completing treatment), 3-month follow-up (within 3 months of post-treatment assessment)
Parent and youth rated trauma symptoms will be measured via the the UCLA Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Reaction Index Interview. Scores range from 0 to 80 with higher scores indicating higher levels of post traumatic stress.
Secondary Outcomes
- Anxiety and Depression Symptoms(baseline, post-treatment (2-weeks of completing treatment), 3-month follow-up (within 3 months of post-treatment assessment))