Psychological First Aid With Children in a High Risk Group - a Repeated Single Case Design

The purpose of this pilot-study is to evaluate a cognitive behavioral method "Psychological First Aid" used with a group of children (11-16 years) in high risk of developing psychological problems. Participants are recruited from a low-threshold program ("The Children's House in Oslo") where counseling is given to children suspected of being physically or sexually abused, or having witnessed domestic violence. The study includes twelve children and teenagers that receive 2 to 6 sessions of counseling. Psychological problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, reactions to trauma) and quality of life will be assessed at pre- post and follow-up (after 3, 6 and 12 months). In addition, some symptoms of will be assessed daily.

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Key information

Conditions

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Adjustment Disorder Adjustment Disorders Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Mental Disorders Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

11 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

The Children's House in Oslo

Oslo, Norway

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Children/adolescents that:

contact "The Children's House in Oslo" after having experienced potential traumatic event(s).
are assessed as having psychological symptoms related to potential trauma
are between 11 and 16 years old
agree to participate in the study (both the youth and his/her parents(s)
understand and speak Norwegian

Exclusion criteria

Children/adolescents with:

mental retardation
reading skills below 8 year
psychosis
high risk of suicidal behavior is assumed

Treatment and study plan

psychological first aid

Behavioral

A cognitive behavioral (CBT) method structuring and focusing psychological therapy sessions with children and adolescents having been exposed to potential trauma

Primary outcomes

Children's Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES)

Time frame: One year

Secondary outcomes

Child Post-Traumatic Cognition Inventory (CPTCI)

Time frame: One year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Jun 5, 2012
Registry last updated: Dec 7, 2015

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