Randomized Trial of Tele Vs. Clinic TF-CBT in Puerto Rico

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title:

Addressing Barriers to Care Among Underserved Youth: Telehealth Delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - A Randomized Effectiveness-Implementation Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06332209
• Other study ID #: Pro00135303
• Secondary ID: U66RH31458
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 1, 2024
• Est. completion date: September 30, 2025

Study information

• Verified date: March 2024
• Source: Medical University of South Carolina
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The current study will evaluate TF-CBT delivered via tele-health for youth presenting with trauma symptoms via a randomized controlled trial. Goals of the current study are to examine the effectiveness of Tele-TF-CBT delivered by community providers in Puerto Rico in improving youth trauma outcomes. Goals are also to support the feasibility, acceptability, and engagement outcomes of Tele-health delivery.

Description:

The current study will use a randomized controlled trial to examine telehealth delivery of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for youth with trauma symptoms receiving care in community based clinics in Puerto Rico. First, the effectiveness of Tele-TF-CBT in improving trauma symptoms will be examined compared with clinic-based TF-CBT. Next, the feasibility, acceptability, and engagement outcomes of Tele-TF-CBT will be examined in this population. Lastly, implementation factors will be explored.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 80
• Est. completion date: September 30, 2025
• Est. primary completion date: September 30, 2025
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 7 Years to 18 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• 7-18 years old

• experienced at least one traumatic event

• present with clinically significant levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms

Exclusion Criteria:

• significant suicidal ideation

• substance use disorder

• active psychotic symptoms

• pervasive developmental delays,

• currently living with or in close contact with the perpetrator of their abuse

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
• Stress Disorders, Traumatic

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT; Cohen et al., 2017) is an evidence-based, manualized treatment protocol designed to treat posttraumatic stress and co-occurring symptoms such as depression and anxiety in trauma-exposed children and youth and their supportive and non-offending caregivers. TF-CBT is divided into nine cognitive and behavioral components, all of which incorporate gradual exposure to trauma memories and reminders

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Medical University of South Carolina

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Traumatic Stress Symptoms	Parent and youth rated trauma symptoms will be measured via the Child Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Scale. Scores range from 0 to 80 with higher scores indicating higher levels of post traumatic stress.	baseline, post-treatment (2-weeks of completing treatment), 3-month follow-up (within 3 months of post-treatment assessment)
Primary	Traumatic Stress Symptoms	Parent and youth rated trauma symptoms will be measured via the the UCLA Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Reaction Index Interview. Scores range from 0 to 80 with higher scores indicating higher levels of post traumatic stress.	baseline, post-treatment (2-weeks of completing treatment), 3-month follow-up (within 3 months of post-treatment assessment)
Secondary	Anxiety and Depression Symptoms	Parent and youth rated anxiety and depression symptoms will be measured via the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale Short form.Scores range from 0 to 75 with higher scores indicating higher levels of anxiety and depression.	baseline, post-treatment, 3-month follow-up
Secondary	Anxiety and Depression Symptoms	Parent and youth rated anxiety and depression symptoms will be measured via the Pediatric Symptom Checklist. Scores range from 0 to 70 with higher scores indicating higher levels of impairments.	baseline, post-treatment (2-weeks of completing treatment), 3-month follow-up (within 3 months of post-treatment assessment)