Status:
COMPLETED
Prolonged Exposure Therapy Versus Active Psychotherapy in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-18 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will compare the effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy versus active psychotherapy in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adolescents.
Detailed Description
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to an event in harm to the life or physical integrity of oneself or others has occurred or was threatened. People with PTSD have persistent ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Primary diagnosis of PTSD
- In grades 6-12
- No change in medication regimen for more than 6 weeks
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of ADHD, conduct disorder, thought disorder, or bipolar disorder
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00183690
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
December 12 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel
Petach Tikvah, Israel, 49202