Adressing PTSD Symptoms and Aggressive Behavior in Vulnerable Children in Burundi
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress DisorderAggressive 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
- High degree of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder according to UCLA PTSD Reaction Index
- Psychotic symptoms
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method Change of number of aggressive acts measured via an adaption of the Domestic and Community Violence Checklist baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up Change of experienced shame measured via the Shame Variability Questionnaire baseline; 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