Status:

COMPLETED

Pharmacologic Treatment of PTSD in Sexually Abused Children

Lead Sponsor:

Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Eligibility:

All Genders

10-17 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the benefit of adding sertraline (Zoloft®) to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for sexually abused children who have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Detailed Description

Adult research has demonstrated the efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in decreasing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms; to date the SSRIs are the only medication c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion:
  • Ages 10-17 years, inclusive
  • Confirmed sexual abuse
  • At least 5 PTSD symptoms on KSADS-PL, with at least one symptom in each of 3 symptom clusters (reexperiencing, avoidance, arousal)
  • Parent/primary caregiver available to participate in treatment
  • Assent with parental consent to participate
  • Exclusion:
  • Non-English speaking
  • schizophrenia or other severe psychotic disorder
  • MR (IQ\<60) or PDD preventing CBT treatment
  • taking current psychotropic medication
  • documented substance dependence (substance abuse allowed)

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    April 1 2001

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    March 1 2006

    Estimated Enrollment :

    24 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00078767

    Start Date

    April 1 2001

    End Date

    March 1 2006

    Last Update

    April 5 2017

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    Allegheny General Hospital Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15212