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