Comparing Behavioral Therapies for Treating Adolescents With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to Sexual Abuse

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most common disorder among childhood sexual abuse survivors and is associated with substantial psychosocial and medical problems, but evidence-based treatment for PTSD in adolescents is lacking. This study aims to examine the efficacy and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for adolescents with client-centered therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

PTSD Mental Disorders Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

13 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

female gender, age 13-18, and a primary DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of chronic or subthreshold PTSD related to sexual assault

Exclusion criteria

current suicidal ideation with intent, uncontrolled bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, other thought disorders, or conduct disorder, the presence of a pervasive developmental disorder, initiation of treatment with psychotropic medication within the previous 12 weeks, and current inpatient psychiatric treatment

Treatment and study plan

Prolonged Exposure for Adolescents

Behavioral

Client Centered Therapy

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

Change from baseline on PTSD symptoms utilizing the Child PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview (CPSS-I)

Time frame: Baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2013
First posted: May 28, 2014
Registry last updated: Aug 19, 2016

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