Improving trauma therapy for youth in schools
A Hybrid Type 2 Trial of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Pragmatic Individual-Level Implementation Strategy
This study is looking at how to make trauma-focused therapy work better in schools to help kids who have been through tough experiences, by finding ways to support the teachers and counselors who provide this important help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10802195 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively implement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) in school settings to help youth who have experienced significant trauma. It aims to address the barriers that prevent the adoption of evidence-based treatments in educational environments, focusing on enhancing the beliefs and attitudes of individual clinicians who deliver these therapies. By evaluating both the effectiveness of TF-CBT and the strategies for its implementation, the study seeks to improve mental health services for youth exposed to trauma. The approach includes collaboration with schools to ensure that the therapy is delivered with fidelity and sustainability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 0-21 who have experienced trauma and are in need of mental health services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have trauma-related symptoms or who are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective mental health treatments for youth experiencing trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy is effective, but this study aims to explore its implementation in school settings, which is a relatively novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lyon, Aaron Robert — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Lyon, Aaron Robert
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.