Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD
(IDEA Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators for more details.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) augmented with Racial Socialization (RS) for PTSD?
Research shows that group therapy can effectively reduce PTSD symptoms across different racial groups, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (a similar approach to TF-CBT) has been effective for both Black and White female veterans with military-related PTSD. This suggests that TF-CBT, especially when considering racial factors, could be beneficial for diverse populations.12345
Is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) safe for treating PTSD?
The research suggests that Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a form of trauma-focused therapy, is generally well-tolerated and safe for treating PTSD in veterans, regardless of race. While the studies focus on effectiveness, they imply that the therapy is safe as no significant safety concerns were reported.14567
How is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Racial Socialization different from other PTSD treatments?
This treatment is unique because it combines Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is a well-established method for treating PTSD, with Racial Socialization (RS), which involves discussing and understanding racial identity and experiences. This combination aims to address both trauma and the specific cultural and racial experiences that may impact mental health, making it particularly relevant for individuals from diverse racial backgrounds.89101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
Resilient Roots is integrated into the TRANSFORM Center to promote translation of research findings into clinical interventions, to inform the next generation of research on child abuse and neglect (CAN), and to facilitate dissemination of research and practice knowledge/skills to varied stakeholders. Exposure to CAN frequently results in long-term detrimental effects on mental health. For youth who have experienced racial and ethnic marginalization, the trauma associated with CAN may be compounded by stress and trauma deriving from experiences of racism, discrimination, and other forms of oppression. Interventions to address racial stress for symptomatic youth receiving mental health services are lacking, and use of mental health services that are acceptable to Black families are too often misaligned with their representation in the population in general and overrepresentation in the child welfare system specifically. Incorporating support for families in enhancing racial socialization and coping skills specific to addressing racial stress and trauma has relevance for public health, where systemic racism is acknowledged as a core social determinant of health posing a threat to public health. Although Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for children who have experienced CAN, determining best practices for implementing enhanced TF-CBT with racial socialization components is urgently needed to address these gaps and provide optimal intervention for this population. Resilient Roots is a pilot study within a RE-AIM/PRISM framework (including Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance with emphasis on contextual factors at multiple levels of the implementation setting) that will incorporate stakeholder perspectives and evaluate the incorporation of racial socialization into TF-CBT, while identifying barriers and facilitators to implementation to guide future larger-scale trials.
Eligibility Criteria
The IDEA trial is for young individuals who have experienced child abuse and neglect (CAN) and are dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It's especially focused on those from racially marginalized communities. The study seeks participants who may benefit from therapy that includes coping strategies for racial stress.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) with or without racial socialization components
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) augmented with Racial Socialization (RS)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Rochester
Lead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborator