Status:

UNKNOWN

CBITS - Treat Trauma in Child Welfare

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital Ulm

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ruhr University of Bochum

Philipps University Marburg

Conditions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

8-16 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the trauma-focused group intervention CBITS compared with enhanced treatment as usual (TAU+) in child welfare programs ...

Detailed Description

The study objectives are 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of CBITS compared to TAU+ regarding PTSS symptom reduction (primary outcome), anxiety, depression, quality of life and functional level, and con...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 8-16 years, because this age range reflects the age range in the CBITS evaluation studies, and this age range is specified in the CBITS manual and toolkit).
  • Having experienced at least one traumatic event (based on DSM-5 or ICD-10/ICD-11 criteria) as CBITS is designed for children and adolescents with a trauma history.
  • At least moderate PTSS (at least 21 points on the CATS-2) as this is recommended in the intervention manual. Participants don't have to fulfill PTSD criteria as the manual does not name this a pre-condition for participation. Additionally, there is large evidence that also youth with subthreshold PTSS show high functional impairment, but respond very well to trauma-focused interventions.
  • Being currently cared for by a child welfare program (safe and stable living conditions), planned further stay in the program for at least 12 months in order to complete the CBITS intervention and 10-month follow-up.
  • Willingness and informed assent/consent of the participant as well as informed consent of the caregiver/legal guardian to participate in the study (sufficient motivation for group intervention and compliance with the study design).

Exclusion

  • Current psychosis for safety reasons and in because in this case another intervention another intervention has priority (same explanation for 2-4).
  • severe harm to self or others
  • severe substance disorder
  • acute suicidality
  • Severe mental retardation as there is a certain necessity of sufficient cognitive abilities to benefit from CBITS, to recall trauma memories and to create a trauma narrative.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06038357

Start Date

November 1 2023

End Date

October 30 2025

Last Update

September 14 2023

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