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NCT Number: NCT03498482

Adressing PTSD Symptoms and Aggressive Behavior in Vulnerable Children in Burundi

Children either living in the streets of Bujumbara or that are similarly affected by extreme poverty or violence are regularly exposed to traumatic events. Additionally, they often find themselves in situations where engaging in violent behavior appears to be useful or even necessary for survival. The Narrative Exposure Therapy for violent offenders (FORNET) aims to reduce both PTSD symptoms and aggressive behavior. It helps the children to anchor fearful experiences and potential positive emotions linked to violent behaviour in the past. Additionally, visions for the future are developed in order to enable reintegration into the family.

The investigators want to provide evidence, that FORNET effectively reduces PTSD symptoms and ongoing aggressive behavior which in change facilitates reintegration into society.

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Key information

Conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Aberrant Motor Behavior in Dementia Aggression Aggressive Behavior Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Mental Disorders Social Behavior Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

8 year–20 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

vivo international & Psychologues sans Frontières mental health center

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie Province, Burundi

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • High degree of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder according to UCLA PTSD Reaction Index

Exclusion criteria

  • Psychotic symptoms

Treatment and study plan

Narrative Exposure Therapy for Forensic Offender Rehabilitation (FORNET)

Behavioral

FORNET aims to reduce trauma-related symptoms and aggressive behavior via narrative exposure of traumatic and violent life events.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change of load of traumatic symptoms measured via the UCLA Adolescent PTSD Index (PTSD scale administered by Clinicians)

    Time frame: baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change of number of aggressive acts measured via an adaption of the Domestic and Community Violence Checklist

    Time frame: baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up

  2. Change of experienced shame measured via the Shame Variability Questionnaire

    Time frame: baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Konstanz

Other

Collaborators

  • Psychologues sans Frontières Burundi
  • Université Lumière de Bujumbura
  • Vivo international e.V.

Registry information

Official study title

Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Reducing Aggressive Behavior in Street Children and Vulnerable Children in Burundi Using Narrative Exposure Therapy for Forensic Offender Rehabilitation.

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Apr 13, 2018
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2018

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