Trauma-adapted Yoga in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: a Multicenter Study.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- ADHD
- Sponsor
- University West, Sweden
- Enrollment
- 180
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Resilience score
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of trauma-adapted yoga as a complementary intervention to care as usual in child and adolescents psychiatry clinics, in the population of adolescents with the diagnosis of ADHD and/or PTSD. We hypothesize that trauma-adapted yoga (TAY) is an effective non-pharmacological intervention for adolescent with ADHD and/or PTSD. Aims: (1) Validate the impact of TAY on the mental health & quality of life of adolescents with ADHD and/or PTSD. (2) Investigate the feasibility of online TAY for continued self-care. (3) Explore adolescents' experiences & parental perspectives on TAY in their treatment. (4) Explore healthcare professionals' experience on the integration of TAY into clinical practice.
Within and between group (yoga group vs waiting list) analyses will be performed.
Detailed Description
Study Summary Introduction: There is growing interest in applying yoga and mindfulness techniques to children and adolescents, although research in this area remains limited. Existing studies suggest that yoga can reduce stress, improve mood, enhance resilience, and boost self-regulation skills in school settings. Additionally, these approaches hold promise for improving mental health in clinical child and adolescent populations. Study Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of trauma-adapted yoga (TAY) as a complement to care as usual in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) clinics in the USA and Sweden. The study hypothesizes that eight weeks of TAY practice will reduce negative affect states and pain intensity/frequency, while improving emotional and behavioral control, attention, and resilience. It is expected that TAY will enhance the success of other ongoing treatments in CAP, foster improved well-being, and provide patients with self-care tools. Importance of the Study: The study's results are crucial for developing evidence-based care for children and adolescents with mental disorders and filling gaps in knowledge about yoga's efficacy as a treatment method. Participants: Adolescents aged 12-18 in contact with CAP clinics who have received a diagnosis of PTSD and/or ADHD are eligible. Inclusion criteria include understanding English or Swedish, while exclusion criteria involve ongoing substance use, active manic periods, psychotic disorders, suicidality, cognitive impairment, and serious physical illnesses. Study Design: The study adopts a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) design. Participants undergo pre-intervention assessment, followed by random assignment to either the yoga group or a control group. The yoga group attends weekly TAY sessions for eight weeks, while the control group waits. Assessments are conducted post-intervention and at a follow-up point. The study aims to include 174-180 adolescents. Intervention: TAY classes span eight weeks, incorporating physical movements, balance exercises, adapted breathing practices, trauma-informed mindfulness guidance, and guided progressive muscle relaxation. Participants have the option to continue yoga practice online after the intervention. Assessment: Assessment includes self-reported measures using validated instruments, such as the Child PTSD Symptom Scale, Positive/Negative Affect, Pain assessment, Child and Youth Resilience Measure, and Self-Directedness. Guardian-reported measures include the SNAP-IV and PedsQL-Fam inventory. Patient records provide additional data. Qualitative Component: After the intervention, individual interviews gather qualitative information on participants', guardians', and staff's experiences of yoga and its health effects. This study aims to provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of trauma-adapted yoga for adolescents in CAP clinics, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based care in this population.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adolescents who have received a diagnosis (not under evaluation) of PTSD and/or ADHD
- •Understanding English or Swedish languages.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Ongoing substance use,
- •active manic periods,
- •psychotic disorders,
- •suicidality,
- •cognitive impairment.
- •serious physical illness prohibiting participation in physical activities.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Resilience score
Time Frame: 8 weeks
social, ecological, psychological, and emotional resilience: The Child and Youth Resilience Measure-Revised-Adapted Swedish (CYRM-R-AS) is a self-report measures of social ecological and psychological, emotional resilience. In addition to an overall score of resilience, scores can be derived for the three subscales of the measures personal, caregiver and psychological/emotional resilience. The CYRM-R (simplified) is suitable for youth aged 10-23 with difficulties to comprehend text or sustain attention. Its 23 items can be scored on 3- point Likert scales. The items in the measure are all positively worded and therefore scoring involves simple summing of responses. It can be used to evaluate the efficacy of interventions to build and maintain resilience. Three sub-scales can be created . Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Negative experience score CPSS-5-S
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Child PTSD Symptom Scale: 27-item self-report version rates each item from 0 (not at all) to 4 (6 or more times a week/almost always) based on the frequency and severity of the reported symptom experienced during the last month. The total severity score ranges from 0 to 80 and is calculated by summing the ratings of the first 20 items. The CPSS-5 also yields subscale scores for intrusion (Items 1-5), avoidance (Items 6-7), changes in cognition and mood (Items 8-14), and increased arousal and reactivity (Items15-20). Finally, seven items assess impairment of endorsed symptoms on daily functioning pertinent to youth (e.g., fun things you want to do, doing your chores, relationships with your friends). The respondent rates these items on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 4 (6 or more times a week/almost always), resulting in an impairment score that ranges from 0 to 28.
Inattention, impulsivity score
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Parent-rated ADHD score, SNAP-IV: The SNAP-IV consists of a total of 26 questions, divided into two subscales: one for inattention symptoms and one for hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms. Each subscale contains 9 items, and there are 8 additional questions that provide an overall assessment of impairment. Higher score indicates higher problem load.
Secondary Outcomes
- Self-directednes(8 weeks)
- Pain frequency and intensity(8 weeks)
- Quality of life score(8 weeks)
- affect(8 weeks)