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Study NCT ID:
NCT00550056
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2007-10-26
First Post:
2007-10-25
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by Trained Lay Counsellors in an African Refugee Settlement
Sponsor:
University of Konstanz
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Talking About Traumatic Events - A Randomized Controlled Dissemination Study of the Treatment of PTSD in an African Refugee Settlement
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2007-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The study is a pragmatic trial to study the efficacy of two active methods of psychotherapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in a refugee camp in Africa. Treatment was administered by lay counsellors.
Detailed Description:
Traumatic stress due to conflict and war causes major mental health problems in many resource-poor countries, especially those coping with displaced populations. There is a lack of intervention research in these populations.
Te purpose of this study was to examine whether trained lay counsellors can carry out effective treatment of PTSD in a refugee settlement.
Te purpose of this study was to examine whether trained lay counsellors can carry out effective treatment of PTSD in a refugee settlement.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: