Talking About Traumatic Events - A Randomized Controlled Dissemination Study of the Treatment of PTSD in an African Refugee Settlement

University of Konstanz1 site in 1 country277 target enrollmentJanuary 2003

ConditionsPosttraumatic Stress Disorder

Overview

Phase: Phase 3
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Sponsor: University of Konstanz
Enrollment: 277
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms measured with the Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 18 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The study is a pragmatic trial to study the efficacy of two active methods of psychotherapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in a refugee camp in Africa. Treatment was administered by lay counsellors.

Detailed Description

Traumatic stress due to conflict and war causes major mental health problems in many resource-poor countries, especially those coping with displaced populations. There is a lack of intervention research in these populations. Te purpose of this study was to examine whether trained lay counsellors can carry out effective treatment of PTSD in a refugee settlement.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 2003

End Date

April 2004

Last Updated

18 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel