CompletedNot Applicable

Violence Prevention for Adolescent Girls With Prior Maltreatment

United States312 participantsStarted 2010-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to adapt and test an evidence-based trauma treatment program for adolescent girls with histories of child maltreatment. The study adapts the CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools) program for delivery within community-based settings for use with girls assessed and/or served by the child welfare system. The study utilizes a randomized clinical trial that evaluates the effectiveness of the adapted program entitled GAIN (Girls Aspiring toward Independence) compared with a usual care group. Primary outcomes of the intervention are mental health symptoms such as PTSD, depression, and internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Other outcomes include aggressive behaviors, revictimization, and aggression-related beliefs, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

Not interested in participating in one-on-one interviews.
Not interested in participating in one-on-one interviews.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Child's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Child Depression Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Aggression-Problem Behavior Frequency Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Aggression-Problem Behavior Frequency Scale: Victim Version

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Child's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Child Depression Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Aggression-Problem Behavior Frequency Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02765048

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-03

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Exclusion criteria

Not interested in participating in one-on-one interviews.
Not interested in participating in one-on-one interviews.

What they're measuring

Child's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Child Depression Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Aggression-Problem Behavior Frequency Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Aggression-Problem Behavior Frequency Scale: Victim Version

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Child's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Child Depression Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months

Aggression-Problem Behavior Frequency Scale

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months