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A 1-year Program to Treat Children Who Have Been Victims of Child Sexual Abuse

Withdrawn
Conditions
Sexual Abuse of Child (If Focus of Attention is on Victim)
Registration Number
NCT02181751
Lead Sponsor
Little Warriors
Brief Summary

Our goal in this study is examine if a program designed to decrease the severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms in sexually abused children between the ages of 8-12 was effective.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • History of sexual abuse
  • Aged 8 - 12 years
  • Developmentally able to be on-site in a "camp-like" treatment facility for 3 weeks with their parent/guardian (or without if family is not available to join the child at the Be Brave Ranch)
  • Able to perform skills of daily living for self care
  • Good physical health
Exclusion Criteria
  • Severe mental health issues including (but not limited to):
  • Recent suicide attempt
  • History of psychosis
  • History of significant self-harm
  • History of homicidal thoughts or actions
  • History of violent behaviours sufficient to be considered a threat to others
  • Acute eating disorder.
  • Significant risk of absconding, or history of absconding
  • Serious behavioural problems
  • Significant use of drugs or alcohol
  • History of sexual violence or sexual behaviour towards others
  • Any significant interaction with the justice system or police
  • Cognitive impairment that would interfere with treatment benefits
  • Medical conditions that are not stable
  • Severe medical conditions

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Severity4 Months

PTSD symptom severity will be measured using the Child Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale (CPSS)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Level of Attachment4 Months

Level of Attachment will be measured using 5 secure attachment questions on a Likert scale.

Quality of Life4 Months

Quality of Life will be measured using the KidKindl, a 24 item self-report questionnaire.

Depression and Anxiety4 Months

Depression and Anxiety will be measured using the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-Short Version)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Be Brave Ranch

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Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada

Be Brave Ranch
🇨🇦Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada
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