Child AbuseChild NeglectPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder in ChildrenParent-Child Relations
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Child-Parent Psychotherapy: Relationship-based trauma focused psychotherapy for Children 0-6 years old and their caregivers. The objective is to decrease symptoms of post-traumatic tress and re-establish a secure attachment for the child and good caregiving from the caregiver/s.
Study summary
Children in foster care have an increased risk of exposure to adverse experiences during childhood and across the lifespan. In current studies of interventions children in foster care are often excluded, or they are too few to be included in statistical analyses of outcomes. As a consequence, knowledge on feasibility of treatment methods for some of the most exposed and maltreated children in society is sparse.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is an intervention for children 0-6 years who have been exposed to adverse and traumatic events. CPP is currently being implemented in Sweden. The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of CPP for children in foster care.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
0 Years
Max age
6 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 0-6 years
* being offered Child-Parent Psychotherapy as part of their regular treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Families in need of translator for interviews.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change from baseline score on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire - Parent version at 20 completed sessions or at termination of intervention if terminated earlier. — After 20 completed sessions or immediately after termination of the intervention, if terminated earlier than 20 sessions Caregiver report of child psychopathology. Minimum score 0, maximum score 40, higher score indicating worse outcome.
Change from baseline score on the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children at 20 completed sessions or at termination of intervention if terminated earlier. — After 20 completed sessions or immediately after termination of the intervention, if terminated earlier than 20 sessions Caregiver report of child symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Minimum score 90, maximum score 360, higher score indicating worse outcome.
Change from baseline score on the Linköping Youth Life Experiences Scale at 20 completed sessions or at termination of intervention if terminated earlier. — After 20 completed sessions or immediately after termination of the intervention, if terminated earlier than 20 sessions Caregiver report of child exposure to traumatic and adverse life events. Minimum score 0, maximum score 41, higher score indicating worse outcome.
Change from baseline score on the Child-Parent Psychotherapy Symptom Screener at 20 completed sessions or at termination of intervention if terminated earlier. — After 20 completed sessions or immediately after termination of the intervention, if terminated earlier than 20 sessions Caregiver report of child symptoms of post-traumatic reactions. Minimum score 0, maximum score 93, higher score indicating worse outcome.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Department of Research and Development, Region Kronoberg
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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