Prevalence of Complex PTSD in Trauma-Exposed Children-Adolescents and Related Factors

NCT06918899 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025/82
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 120
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the psychiatric evaluation of children and adolescents exposed to trauma in the outpatient clinic and to determine the prevalence of PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) diagnoses. Additionally, it aims to compare the clinical characteristics of children exposed to trauma who do not receive a PTSD diagnosis, those diagnosed with PTSD, and those diagnosed with CPTSD, as well as to examine the trauma history of their parents and the severity of their anxiety and depression. Furthermore, since there is no existing scale to assess CPTSD in children in our country, the study also aims to translate the International Trauma Questionnaire - Child and Adolescent Version into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties.

Conditions

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD); Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Prevalence of Complex PTSD in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Trauma

  The aim of this study is to conduct a psychiatric evaluation of children and adolescents exposed to trauma in the outpatient clinic and to determine the prevalence of PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) diagnoses.

  Baseline

• Examining the Differences Between Groups Who Do Not Have a PTSD Diagnosis, Those Diagnosed with PTSD, and Those Diagnosed with Complex PTSD (CPTSD)

  The study aims to compare the clinical characteristics of children exposed to trauma who do not receive a PTSD diagnosis, those diagnosed with PTSD, and those diagnosed with CPTSD, as well as to examine the trauma history of their parents and the severity of their anxiety and depression. Additionally, it will also be examined whether there is a difference in facial emotion recognition skills among these groups.

  Baseline

• Adaptation of the International Trauma Questionnaire - Child and Adolescent Version into Turkish and Evaluation of Its Psychometric Properties

  Since there is no existing scale in our country to assess CPTSD in children, the study also aims to translate the International Trauma Questionnaire - Child and Adolescent Version into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties.

  Baseline

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 7 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients applying to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Disorders Outpatient Clinic of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

You may qualify if:

• Having been exposed to at least one traumatic event,
• Being between the ages of 7 and 18,
• The child and/or their parents (or caregivers) having adequate literacy and Turkish communication skills.

You may not qualify if:

• The presence of psychotic/manic symptoms in the child or parent during the interview or any condition that makes the interview and assessment impossible (e.g., mental or developmental condition or a different communication language),
• The child or parent refusing to participate in the study,
• The presence of autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability at a severity that prevents assessment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul, Fatih, 34116, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Abdurrahman Cahid Orengul, Associate Professor, MD

  Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Beyza N Karal, MD

CONTACT

+9002124142000; beyzakaral@istanbul.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: FAMILY BASED
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant, MD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 20, 2025
• First Posted: April 9, 2025
• Study Start: January 30, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: July 1, 2025
• Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

TU (1)