Addressing Barriers to Care Among Underserved Youth: Telehealth Delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - A Randomized Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
Medical University of South Carolina
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.
Description
The current study will use a randomized controlled trial to examine telehealth delivery of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for youth with trauma symptoms receiving care in community based clinics in Puerto Rico. First, the effectiveness of Tele-TF-CBT in improving trauma symptoms will be examined compared with clinic-based TF-CBT. Next, the feasibility, acceptability, and engagement outcomes of Tele-TF-CBT will be examined in this population. Lastly, implementation factors will be explored.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 7–18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * 7-18 years old * experienced at least one traumatic event * present with clinically significant levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms Exclusion Criteria: * significant suicidal ideation * substance use disorder * active psychotic symptoms * pervasive developmental delays, * currently living with or in close contact with the perpetrator of their abuse
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
Location
- Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, South Carolina