Implementation of Truma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norway

NCT05248971 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: TF-CBT 2012-2021
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 26,500
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.

Conditions

PTSD

Keywords

PTSD; Trauma treatment; Implementation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)

  Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms

  2012-2014

• Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)

  Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms

  2015-2021

Study Arms (1)

Children screened for trauma and/or posttraumatic stress

Children were screened for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress at one of the first meetings at the child and adolescent mental health clinic. For participants receiving TF-CBT, posttraumatic stress was also assessed during and after therapy.

Other: Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)

Interventions

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) OTHER

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma and experience posttraumatic stress symptoms. The treatment model has a family and caregiver focus, and non-offending caregivers are included in the treatment. TF-CBT is normally provided through 8-12 treatment sessions.

Children screened for trauma and/or posttraumatic stress

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children and adolescents aged 6-18 referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics.

You may qualify if:

• years
• Referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics

You may not qualify if:

• Below 6 years and above 18 years

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Skar AS, Braathu N, Jensen TK, Ormhaug SM. Predictors of nonresponse and drop-out among children and adolescents receiving TF-CBT: investigation of client-, therapist-, and implementation factors. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022 Sep 29;22(1):1212. doi: 10.1186/s12913-022-08497-y.

  PMID: 36175864 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Ane-Marthe S Skar, PhD

  Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 9, 2022
• First Posted: February 21, 2022
• Study Start: January 1, 2012
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2021
• Study Completion: December 31, 2021
• Last Updated: February 21, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share