Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Anxiety, Depression

In brief

This study will determine whether trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is more effective than child-centered therapy (CCT) in reducing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children exposed to domestic violence (DV).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00183326

Run by

Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

People needed

124

Starts

2004-05-01

Expected to finish

2015-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-07-05

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 14. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of PTSD related to exposure to DV, defined as their mother having been the victim of intimate partner violence within 1 year prior to study entry
• Able to read and understand English
• Parent or guardian able to read and understand English
• Parent or guardian willing to give informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Certain psychiatric disorders which preclude participation in cognitive-based treatment

Where it is running

• Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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