Mental Health and Aggression in Congolese Ex-combatants
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Appetitive AggressionPosttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Interventions
- Behavioral: A variant of Narrative Exposure Therapy
- Registration Number
- NCT01625117
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Konstanz
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is examine, whether a treatment approach, which is specifically tailored for perpetrators who have participated in violence (a variant of Narrative Exposure Therapy) is effective in the reduction of instrumental aggression and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.
- Detailed Description
The reintegration of former child soldiers and ex-combatants is a big challenge in war-torn countries. Former child soldiers and ex-combatants often suffer from mental health problems and show enhanced levels of aggression. The present study focuses on the reduction of appetitive aggression and the improvement of mental health in former child soldiers and ex-combatants in DR Congo.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 38
Inclusion Criteria
- Ex-combatants in Congo who live in a re-integration camp
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description A variant of Narrative exposure therapy A variant of Narrative Exposure Therapy -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Appetitive aggression (Appetitive Aggression Scale) 6 months Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale, PDS) 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Symptoms of depression (Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview) 6 months Functionality (Work and Social Adjustment Scale) 6 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Reintegration camp for ex-combatants
🇨🇬Goma, Congo