Comparing Behavioral Therapies for Treating Adolescents With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to Sexual Abuse

University of Pennsylvania0 sites90 target enrollmentFebruary 2006

ConditionsPTSD

Overview

Phase: Phase 2
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: PTSD
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Enrollment: 90
Primary Endpoint: Change from baseline on PTSD symptoms utilizing the Child PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview (CPSS-I)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 9 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common disorder among childhood sexual abuse survivors and is associated with substantial psychosocial and medical problems, but evidence-based treatment for PTSD in adolescents is lacking. This study aims to examine the efficacy and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for adolescents with client-centered therapy.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 2006

End Date

March 2013

Last Updated

9 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•female gender, age 13-18, and a primary DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of chronic or subthreshold PTSD related to sexual assault

Exclusion Criteria

•current suicidal ideation with intent, uncontrolled bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, other thought disorders, or conduct disorder, the presence of a pervasive developmental disorder, initiation of treatment with psychotropic medication within the previous 12 weeks, and current inpatient psychiatric treatment