Status:

RECRUITING

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Unaccompanied Refugee Minors With PTSD in Greece: An RCT

Lead Sponsor:

Theodora Anastasiou

Collaborating Sponsors:

Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum

SOS Children's Villages

Conditions:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depressive Symptoms

Eligibility:

All Genders

15-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This single-blinded, multicentered, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) compared to Treatment-as-Usual (TAU) in reduc...

Detailed Description

UAMs are a particularly vulnerable population, facing significant risks due to the compounded effects of trauma, displacement, and lack of family support. The study aims to fill a critical gap in the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Be unaccompanied upon arrival in Greece and aged between 15-18 years old.
  • Being diagnosed with PTSD based on DSM-5 criteria. Young refugees with post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), as delineated by high or moderate trauma-related distress in the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS), will also be eligible to participate in the study.
  • Reside in an accommodation center or SIL program for UAMs in Greece.
  • Have a stable living arrangement for at least 2-3 weeks prior to the intervention.
  • Not be expected to relocate within the 2-3 months following the start of the intervention.

Exclusion

  • a diagnosed intellectual disability (IQ \< 70) or another developmental disorder
  • acute suicidality or life-threatening self-harm behavior
  • significant risk of harm to others
  • comorbidity with bipolar disorder or a psychotic disorder
  • substance abuse.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 13 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06975280

Start Date

April 13 2023

End Date

February 1 2026

Last Update

May 16 2025

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General Secretariat for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection, Ministry of Migration and Asylum

Athens, Greece, 182 33