Assessing Complex PTSD in Trauma-Exposed Children and Adolescents
Identifying the Prevalence of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Trauma-Exposed Children and Adolescents and Examining Related Factors
Istanbul University · NCT06918899
This study is trying to see how common Complex PTSD and PTSD are in children and teens who have experienced trauma, while also working to translate a questionnaire for kids into Turkish.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Fatih) |
| Trial ID | NCT06918899 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the prevalence of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and PTSD among children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Conducted at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, it will compare clinical characteristics of those diagnosed with PTSD, CPTSD, and those without a PTSD diagnosis. The study also seeks to translate the International Trauma Questionnaire for children into Turkish and assess its psychometric properties. Participants will include children aged 7-18 referred to the outpatient clinic for trauma exposure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 7-18 who have experienced trauma and can communicate in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients with psychotic symptoms, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding and diagnosis of CPTSD in children, leading to better-targeted interventions.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on PTSD in children exist, the specific focus on CPTSD and the translation of assessment tools into Turkish is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having been exposed to at least one traumatic event, * Being between the ages of 7 and 18, * The child and/or their parents (or caregivers) having adequate literacy and Turkish communication skills. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of psychotic/manic symptoms in the child or parent during the interview or any condition that makes the interview and assessment impossible (e.g., mental or developmental condition or a different communication language), * The child or parent refusing to participate in the study, * The presence of autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability at a severity that prevents assessment.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Fatih
- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Abdurrahman Cahid Orengul, Associate Professor, MD — Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department
- Study coordinator: Beyza N Karal, MD
- Email: beyzakaral@istanbul.edu.tr
- Phone: +9002124142000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder