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Animal-assisted Trauma-focused Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Led by University of Basel · Updated on 2024-07-19
80
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
304 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Basel
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Zurich
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The study aims to investigate how the inclusion of an animal into a trauma-focused group therapy program (TF-CBT) affects therapy motivation of children and adolescents suffering from post-traumatic stress. 80 children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 years are recruited for the study. Participants must have experienced at least one traumatic event leading to post-traumatic stress symptoms. Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups: animal-assisted trauma-focused therapy (AA TF-CBT) or standard trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT). Parallel to the groups the parents/guardians of the participating children and adolescents take part in three parent meetings. The results of the study help to gain insights into how the inclusion of animals in trauma-focused psychotherapy can contribute to children and adolescents attending therapy, being more motivated in therapy, and can successfully complete therapy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Animal-assisted Trauma-focused Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 9 and 17 years
- Experienced a traumatic event
- Remembers at least one traumatic event
- Suffering from posttraumatic stress symptoms (screened via the CATS-2; cut-off �3e= 21; cut-off must be reached by either participant or caregiver)
- Basic knowledge of child and parents in German to understand session content and fill questionnaires
- Informed consent given by legal guardian for participants younger than 14 years
- Positive or neutral attitude towards animals
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to complete questionnaires due to lack of language skills or cognitive impairment
- Diagnosed autism spectrum disorder limiting interaction or group ability
- Significant impairment or safety issues (e.g., active suicidal ideation, acute psychosis)
- Known substance abuse for emotion regulation (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, other hard drugs)
- Fear of domestic animals
- Allergic reactions to domestic animals
- Reported aggressive behavior towards animals in the past
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
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2
Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland
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Research Team
K
Karin Hediger, Prof. Dr.
CONTACT
W
Wanda Arnskötter, MSc.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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