Comparing Behavioral Therapies for Treating Adolescents With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to Sexual Abuse

University of Pennsylvania90 enrolled

Overview

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common disorder among childhood sexual abuse survivors and is associated with substantial psychosocial and medical problems, but evidence-based treatment for PTSD in adolescents is lacking. This study aims to examine the efficacy and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for adolescents with client-centered therapy.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

PTSD

Interventions

Prolonged Exposure for AdolescentsBEHAVIORAL

Client Centered TherapyBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 13 YearsMax age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: female gender, age 13-18, and a primary DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of chronic or subthreshold PTSD related to sexual assault Exclusion Criteria: current suicidal ideation with intent, uncontrolled bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, other thought disorders, or conduct disorder, the presence of a pervasive developmental disorder, initiation of treatment with psychotropic medication within the previous 12 weeks, and current inpatient psychiatric treatment

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline on PTSD symptoms utilizing the Child PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview (CPSS-I)

Time frame: Baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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