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An RCT Comparing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (a Specific Psychological Intervention) and A Child Friendly Space (a Non-trauma Focused Psychosocial Intervention) in Reducing Psychological Distress Among War-affected Children
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Child Friendly Space for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The investigators are interested in knowing whether a group-based, trauma-focused intervention (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is superior to a more general, non trauma-focused, psychosocial intervention (Child Friendly Spaces) in reducing post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety and conduct problems and increasing pro-social behavior among war-affected children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
9 sessions of manualised, culturally modified, group-based trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
9 sessions of a manualised, culturally appropriate, non trauma-focused psychosocial intervention