Treatment of Formerly Abducted Children (FAC) in Uganda

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
• Interventions: Behavioral: Narrative Exposure Therapy; Behavioral: Academic Counseling

• Registration Number: NCT00552006
• Lead Sponsor: University of Konstanz

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2007-10-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-10-31
• Study Start: 2007-11
• Study First Posted: 2007-11-01
• Status Verified: 2008-07
• Primary Completion: 2009-11
• Study Completion: 2009-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-03-07
• Last Update Posted: 2011-03-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 85

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
NET	Narrative Exposure Therapy	-
AC	Academic Counseling	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Load of traumatic symptoms measured via the CAPS (Clinician-administered PTSD scale)	3 months, 6 months and 1 year after completion of treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vivo Counselling Centre; 🇺🇬 Anaka, Amuru, Uganda