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A Randomized Control Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT) Among Children in Lusaka, Zambia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 257 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to study the effectiveness of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in subset of children who are affected by trauma with significant mental health symptomatology in order to 1) examine the effectiveness of TF-CBT in reducing the severity of mental health symptoms experienced by traumatized children and adolescents in Lusaka and 2) determine the effectiveness of TF-CBT in reducing HIV risk taking behaviors and increasing coping strategies and health promotion activities in traumatized children and adolescents in Lusaka. The study will be integrated into current programing of the Serenity Harm Reduction Programme, a community and faith based organization focusing on mental health and substance use prevention and treatment, and its partners in 5 compounds.
Study Details
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Interventions
TF-CBT (www.musc.edu/tfcbt) is a therapy that helps children/youth ages 5-18 years and their families who have been affected by traumatic events and/or traumatic grief. Components include psychoeducation, relaxation, affective modulation, cognitive processing, Trauma Narrative (gradual exposure), In-vivo exposure, Con-joint session, and Enhancing safety skills. Youth and caregivers are seen once a week for approximately 12 weeks.