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Adressing PTSD Symptoms and Aggressive Behavior in Vulnerable Children in Burundi

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Aggressive Behavior
Registration Number
NCT03498482
Lead Sponsor
University of Konstanz
Brief Summary

Children either living in the streets of Bujumbara or that are similarly affected by extreme poverty or violence are regularly exposed to traumatic events. Additionally, they often find themselves in situations where engaging in violent behavior appears to be useful or even necessary for survival. The Narrative Exposure Therapy for violent offenders (FORNET) aims to reduce both PTSD symptoms and aggressive behavior. It helps the children to anchor fearful experiences and potential positive emotions linked to violent behaviour in the past. Additionally, visions for the future are developed in order to enable reintegration into the family.

The investigators want to provide evidence, that FORNET effectively reduces PTSD symptoms and ongoing aggressive behavior which in change facilitates reintegration into society.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
19
Inclusion Criteria
  • High degree of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder according to UCLA PTSD Reaction Index
Exclusion Criteria
  • Psychotic symptoms

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of load of traumatic symptoms measured via the UCLA Adolescent PTSD Index (PTSD scale administered by Clinicians)baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of number of aggressive acts measured via an adaption of the Domestic and Community Violence Checklistbaseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up
Change of experienced shame measured via the Shame Variability Questionnairebaseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

vivo international & Psychologues sans Frontières mental health center

🇧🇮

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

vivo international & Psychologues sans Frontières mental health center
🇧🇮Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

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