RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06332209

Randomized Trial of Tele Vs. Clinic TF-CBT in Puerto Rico

Addressing Barriers to Care Among Underserved Youth: Telehealth Delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - A Randomized Effectiveness-Implementation Trial


Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The current study will evaluate TF-CBT delivered via tele-health for youth presenting with trauma symptoms via a randomized controlled trial. Goals of the current study are to examine the effectiveness of Tele-TF-CBT delivered by community providers in Puerto Rico in improving youth trauma outcomes. Goals are also to support the feasibility, acceptability, and engagement outcomes of Tele-health delivery.


Eligibility

Min Age: 7 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two ways of delivering trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) — a well-established counseling treatment for trauma — to children and adolescents in Puerto Rico: in-person clinic visits versus telehealth (video call) sessions. Researchers want to know whether remote therapy works just as well as in-person therapy, which could greatly improve access for families who face barriers to attending clinic appointments. **You may be eligible if:** - You are between 7 and 18 years old - You have experienced at least one traumatic event - You are currently experiencing significant post-traumatic stress symptoms **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have significant suicidal thoughts - You have a substance use disorder - You are experiencing active psychotic symptoms - You have pervasive developmental delays - You are currently living with or in regular close contact with the person who abused you Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTrauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT; Cohen et al., 2017) is an evidence-based, manualized treatment protocol designed to treat posttraumatic stress and co-occurring symptoms such as depression and anxiety in trauma-exposed children and youth and their supportive and non-offending caregivers. TF-CBT is divided into nine cognitive and behavioral components, all of which incorporate gradual exposure to trauma memories and reminders


Locations(1)

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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