Health Condition 1: F431- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Complex Trauma Focused cognitive behavior therapy for Adolescents with CPTSD: Adolescents who will form the interventional or experimental group will receive a complex psychological tra
Sponsors
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for experimental group (Phase I Tool Development) Male and female adolescents aged between 12-18 years History of experience of complex trauma as operationalized for this study (minimum 1 trauma and at least low severity in both as per CTQ cutoffs severity of abuse experiences: Scores 6 and above on sexual abuse, 8 and above on physical abuse and physical neglect, 9 and above on emotional abuse, 10 and above on emotional neglect). Additionally will use CATS-2 for assessing other traumatic events. Adolescents meeting criteria for C-PTSD as per Clinical descriptions and diagnostic requirements for ICD-11 mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (CDDR) (WHO, 2024). With/without comorbid conditions Those who provide consent and assent Inclusion criteria for control group (Phase I Tool Development) Male and female adolescents aged between 12-18 years No history of traumatic life experiences as per CTQ cutoffs and severity of abuse experiences. With/without comorbid conditions Those who provide consent and assent Inclusion criteria for experimental and control group (Phase II Intervention Development) Male and female adolescents aged between 12-18 years History of experience of complex trauma as operationalized for this study (minimum 1 trauma and at least low severity in both as per CTQ cutoffs severity of abuse experiences: Scores 6 and above on sexual abuse, 8 and above on physical abuse and physical neglect, 9 and above on emotional abuse, 10 and above on emotional neglect). Additionally will use CATS-2 for assessing other traumatic events. Adolescents meeting criteria for C-PTSD as per Clinical descriptions and diagnostic requirements for ICD-11 mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (CDDR) (WHO, 2024) With/without comorbid conditions Those who provide consent and assent Psychotherapy na ve
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for experimental and control group (Phase I Tool Development) Diagnosed case of physical, neurological disability which will cause restriction in study participation Diagnosed case of severe mental illness including BPAD, OCD, Psychosis, substance use disorders(except nicotine), neurodevelopmental disorders (as per school/medical records for ID, ASD, ADHD) Unable to understand and report in Hindi or English. Refused to give consent or assent Caution: Adolescents with active suicidal ideas/attempts will be counselled for treatment help-seeking and parents will be informed through the school authority while maintaining the confidence. Referral to AIIMS will be facilitated if they are willing to take treatment. Exclusion criteria for experimental and control group (Phase II Intervention Development) Diagnosed case of physical, neurological disability which will cause restriction in study participation Diagnosed case of severe mental illness including BPAD, OCD, Psychosis, substance use disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (ID, ASD, ADHD) Non- Complex Trauma history and/or less than 2 traumas with no level of abuse on CTQ. Either of the parents/primary caregivers unavailable Unable to understand and report in Hindi or English Refused to give consent or assent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) The developed complex trauma scale will have acceptable content validity index, acceptable psychometric properties and sensitivity and specificity. 2) Reduction in self reported scores of C-PTSD, attachment, dissociation, resilience, difficulties in emotional regulation, depression, anxiety and stress, risk taking and self-harm, posttraumatic growth and behavioral problems.Timepoint: Three time points, pre assessment, immediate post assessment and 3 months follow up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post Traumatic Growth Inventory (Child version)Timepoint: Three time points, pre assessment, immediate post assessment and 3 months follow up | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactJaspreet Kaur Mangat
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed