A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial (RCCT) to Test the Effectiveness of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Versus an Attention Control Condition (AC) in Reducing Trauma Related Symptoms in Formerly Abducted Children and Former Child Soldiers Suffering From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 85
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Load of traumatic symptoms measured via the CAPS (Clinician-administered PTSD scale)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
In the aftermath of traumatic experiences like natural disasters or man-caused traumatic events, such as war experiences, a substantial part of the affected individuals develop a number of psychological symptoms. The characteristic symptom pattern occurring in the aftermath of traumatic events is called posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and includes functional impairment of the affected individuals. The investigators want to test whether Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is an effective tool in reducing trauma related symptoms in formerly abducted children and youths and former child soldiers, when applied by lay personnel.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 12 Years to 25 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •clinical diagnosis of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) derived from expert interviews
- •member of the group of formerly abducted people or former child soldiers
Exclusion Criteria
- •current substance dependence
- •mental retardation
- •psychotic disorder
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Load of traumatic symptoms measured via the CAPS (Clinician-administered PTSD scale)
Time Frame: 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after completion of treatment
Secondary Outcomes
- Load of depressive symptoms measured via the MINI, strength of suicidal ideation measured via the MINI, functionality measured via the CAPS, feelings of guilt measured via the CAPS, stigmatization measured via an adapted version of the PSQ(3 months, 6 months and 1 year after completion of treatment)