An RCT of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Sexually Exploited, War-affected Girls in the DRC

Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms Clinical Trial

Official title: Is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective in Reducing Post-traumatic Stress and Psychosocial Distress Among Sexually Exploited, War-affected Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

To date, no RCT has examined the efficacy of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Sexually Exploited, War Affected Adolescent Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This study seeks to fill this gap by designing, implementing and testing such an intervention using both an intervention and waiting list control group.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms
• Psychosocial Distress

• NCT number: NCT01483261
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Queen's University, Belfast
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: May 2011
• Completion date: November 2011