CompletedNot Applicable

Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effectiveness of Group Treatment With War-Exposed Bosnian Adolescents

144 participantsStarted 2000-09

Plain-language summary

Context: This is the first multi-site randomized controlled study of the effectiveness of a group treatment for war-exposed adolescents delivered in-country within a public school system. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a trauma/grief-focused group treatment program in reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and traumatic grief in war-exposed Bosnian youths attending 10 secondary schools located in Central Bosnia.

Who can participate

Age range14 Years – 19 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Significant trauma exposure before, during, or after the war (e.g., serious physical injury, life threat, witnessing death or serious injury, traumatic bereavement); * Significant current distress, especially severe persisting symptoms of PTSD, depression, or traumatic grief; * Significant functional impairment in family or peer relationships and school performance Exclusion Criteria: * Acute risk status (e.g., suicidal plans and intent) * Psychosis * Severe substance abuse (severe enough to interfere with engagement in treatment).

What they're measuring

UCLA PTSD Reaction Index

Timeframe: Pre-treatment, post-treatment, and at 4-month follow-up

Depression Self-Rating Scale

Timeframe: Pre-treatment, post-treatment, and 4-month follow-up

UCLA Grief Scale

Timeframe: Pre-treatment, post-treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00480480

SponsorBrigham Young University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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