Comparing Behavioral Therapies for Treating Adolescents With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to Sexual Abuse
- Conditions
- PTSD
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Prolonged Exposure for AdolescentsBehavioral: Client Centered Therapy
- Registration Number
- NCT02148484
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
- 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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 90
female gender, age 13-18, and a primary DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of chronic or subthreshold PTSD related to sexual assault
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Prolonged Exposure for Adolescents Prolonged exposure for adolescents 2 Client Centered Therapy Client centered therapy
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline on PTSD symptoms utilizing the Child PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview (CPSS-I) Baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method