Implementation of Truma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norway

PTSD Clinical Trial

— TF-CBT  

Official title:

Implementation of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norwegian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinics

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05248971
• Other study ID #: TF-CBT 2012-2021
• Status: Completed
• Start date: January 1, 2012
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: February 2022
• Source: Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.

Description:

All participating child and adolescent mental health clinics received training by TF-CBT senior trainers at NKVTS in screening for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress. A sub-sample of the therapists received training in TF-CBT. Data are collected on treatment outcomes for quality assurance.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 26500
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: December 31, 2021
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 6 Years to 18 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• 6-18 years

• Referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics

Exclusion Criteria:

• Below 6 years and above 18 years

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• PTSD

Intervention

Other:
• Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma and experience posttraumatic stress symptoms. The treatment model has a family and caregiver focus, and non-offending caregivers are included in the treatment. TF-CBT is normally provided through 8-12 treatment sessions.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)	Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms	2012-2014
Primary	Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)	Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms	2015-2021