This study will implement a brief Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) intervention for children, the Primary Care Intervention for PTSD (PCIP) delivered through telehealth (computer or smart phone delivery), to 10 Spanish speaking youth and their families. Mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) randomized pilot feasibility trial (n=10 to treatment and 10 to waitlist control) to refine the intervention, study procedures, and explore effectiveness. Following RE-AIM guidelines, the investigators will assess: Reach: patient participation in intervention delivery (out of all those asked to participate) and retention rate (out of all those who consented to participate and completed at least two intervention sessions) Adoption: patients and their parents/guardians will complete screening and intervention satisfaction ratings. To understand patient experiences with the intervention and to identify and explain positive or negative treatment mechanisms or effects, the investigators will conduct post-intervention semi-structured interviews with the participating patients, their parents/guardians, and with providers. This treatment ranges from 1-3 sessions which last 30-50 minutes per session. The first session will cover psychoeducation about PTSD symptoms in children that can be delivered to the parent or both the parent and child. The first session will also teach the parent and child a breathing technique to combat the physiological impact of PTSD in children. The subsequent sessions will be tailored to meet the needs of the child's most distressing PTSD symptom cluster including hyper arousal, negative changes in cognition and mood, avoidance, re-experiencing. Each session contains coping skills that the parent and child can learn together. There is also material for parents to address behavior problems in youth. This treatment will be delivered via telehealth. All treatment materials have been developed in both Spanish and English.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
This treatment ranges from 1-3 sessions which last 30-50 minutes per session. The first session will cover psychoeducation about PTSD symptoms in children that can be delivered to the adolescent with optional parent involvement. The first session will also teach the adolescent a breathing technique to combat the physiological impact of PTSD in children. The subsequent sessions will be tailored to meet the needs of the adolescent's most distressing PTSD symptom cluster including hyper arousal, negative changes in cognition and mood, avoidance, re-experiencing. Each session contains coping skills that address the adolescent's symptoms. This treatment will be delivered via telehealth and all materials have been developed in both Spanish and English.
Will receive treatment as usual at local clinic and are provided information on free or low cost mental health care referrals in the Los Angeles Area.
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
Change in PTSD Knowledge
Changes in levels of PTSD Knowledge measured by the PTSD Knowledge Test (0-14, higher scores indicating more PTSD knowledge)
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
Change in Self-Reported Arousal
Changes in PTSD related arousal levels measured by the Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM; 0-24, higher scores indicating higher arousal)
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
Intervention Acceptability
Qualitative interviews will include questions regarding acceptability of treatment including treatment via telehealth and barriers to treatment.
Time frame: post treatment, average 1 month after enrollment
Intervention Engagement
Data will be collected regarding participant completion of therapy, no show rates, and attendance.
Time frame: post treatment, average 1 month after enrollment
Intervention Implementation
Study therapists will complete qualitative interviews regarding intervention delivery feasibility and study protocols.
Time frame: post treatment, average 1 month after enrollment
Change in PTSD Symptoms
Changes in PTSD related symptoms measured by the UCLA Child/Adolescent PTSD Reaction Index for DSM-5 Brief Screen (total 0-44; Higher scores indicate higher likelihood of PTSD and symptom-related distress and impairment
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
Change in Trauma Symptoms
Changes in trauma related symptoms measured by The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS-5-SR) Self Report (total 0-80, Higher scores indicated greater symptom severity).
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
Change in Depression Symptoms
Changes in depression symptoms measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9;0-27; Higher scores indicate higher symptoms and likelihood of depression)
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
Change in Anxiety Symptoms
Changes in anxiety symptoms measured by the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) Self Report (total 0-141, Higher scores indicating higher symptom severity).
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
Change in Functional Impairment
Changes in functional impairment measured by The Columbia Impairment Scale (C.I.S.; 0-52, Higher scores indicate greater impairment).
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
Change in Substance Use
Changes in substance use and misuse measured by CRAFFT Adolescent Substance Use Screen (0-9, Higher scores indicate higher risk for substance misuse).
Time frame: Day 0 baseline, 1 month follow-up
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