Assessing Complex PTSD in Trauma-Exposed Children and Adolescents
Official title: Identifying the Prevalence of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Trauma-Exposed Children and Adolescents and Examining Related Factors
Run by Istanbul University · NCT06918899 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Fatih) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2025 |
| Study ends | July 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06918899 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 7-18 who have experienced trauma and can communicate in Turkish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with psychotic symptoms, autism spectrum disorder, or intellectual disabilities may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While studies on PTSD in children exist, the specific focus on CPTSD and the translation of assessment tools into Turkish is a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.