A pilot randomised trial to determine the efficacy of early cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) versus delayed treatment for children with significant post-traumatic reactions.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN05595708

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2006-04-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-10-09

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Post-traumatic disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders Post-traumatic disorder

Interventions

1. Immediate course of psychotherapeutic sessions 2. Delayed course of psychotherapeutic sessions Initial assessments for subjective distress, and diagnostic symptoms of PTSD. Children with high sco

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 7 to 18 who attend the A&E departments at the Royal United Hospital Bath, and Frenchay Hospital Bristol, following an RTA.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Experienced life threatening physical injuries (Triage rating 1) 2. Were unconscious for 15 minutes or more 3. Suffer significant learning difficulties 4. Live outside 30 mile radius of RUH in Bath (so cannot attend treatment sessions)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS) 2. Children's Impact of Events Scale (CIES) 3. Children's Revised Manifest Anxiety Scale (MAS) 4. Birleson Depression Inventory (BDI) 5. 10 point cognitive change scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026