| October 31, 2007 |
| July 17, 2008 |
| November 2007 |
| September 2009 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Load of traumatic symptoms measured via the PDS (Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale) and the CAPS (Clinician-administered PTSD scale) [ Time Frame: 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after completion of treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] |
| Load of traumatic symptoms measured via the PDS (Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale) and the CAPS (Clinician-administered PTSD scale) [ Time Frame: 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after completion of treatment ] |
| Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00552006 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site |
| Load of depressive symptoms measured via the HSCL, strength of suicidal ideation measured via the MINI,
functionality measured via an adapted functionality scale,
aggressiveness measured via an adapted version of the Aggression Questionnaire [ Time Frame: 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after completion of treatment ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] |
| Load of depressive symptoms measured via the HSCL, strength of suicidal ideation measured via the MINI,
functionality measured via an adapted functionality scale,
aggressiveness measured via an adapted version of the Aggression Questionnaire [ Time Frame: 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after completion of treatment ] |
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| Treatment of Formerly Abducted Children (FAC) in Uganda |
| A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial (RCCT) to Test the Effectiveness of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Versus an Attention Control Condition (EC) in Reducing Trauma Related Symptoms in Formerly Abducted Children and Former Child Soldiers Suffering From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
In the aftermath of traumatic experiences like natural disasters or man-caused traumatic events, such as war experiences, a substantial part of the affected individuals develop a number of psychological symptoms. The characteristic symptom pattern occurring in the aftermath of traumatic events is called posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and includes functional impairment of the affected individuals. The investigators want to test whether Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is an effective tool in reducing trauma related symptoms in formerly abducted children and youths and former child soldiers, when applied by lay personnel. |
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| Interventional |
| Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
| Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
- Behavioral: Narrative Exposure Therapy
- Behavioral: English Control
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| No Intervention: Waiting list |
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| Recruiting |
| 60 |
| September 2009 |
| September 2009 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Inclusion Criteria:
- clinical diagnosis of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) derived from expert interviews
- member of the group of formerly abducted people or former child soldiers
Exclusion Criteria:
- current substance dependence
- mental retardation
- psychotic disorder
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| Both |
| 12 Years to 25 Years |
| No |
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| Uganda |
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| NCT00552006 |
| Prof.Dr. Frank Neuner, University of Konstanz |
| NE 1390/2-1 |
| University of Konstanz |
| German Research Foundation |
| Principal Investigator: |
Frank Neuner, Jun.-Prof. Dr. |
University of Konstanz |
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| Principal Investigator: |
Thomas Elbert, Univ.-Prof. Dr. |
University of Konstanz |
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| Study Director: |
Verena Ertl, Dipl.-Psych. (MSc) |
University of Konstanz |
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| University of Konstanz |
| July 2008 |
