Reducing burnout in therapists delivering trauma care for children
Implementation Supports to Reduce Burnout in Therapists Delivering Child Trauma EBPs
This study is testing new ways to help therapists who work with children affected by trauma feel less burned out so they can keep providing effective therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04712461 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and test a set of implementation strategies called SUPPORTS, designed to enhance the sustained delivery of evidence-based mental health programs for children who have experienced trauma. By addressing provider burnout and improving the organizational climate, the study seeks to reduce turnover among therapists delivering Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). The research will involve therapists who have recently delivered TF-CBT and children aged 3-18 receiving this therapy. The ultimate goal is to improve access to and the effectiveness of mental health services for children in need.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include therapists who have delivered TF-CBT in the past 6 months and children aged 3-18 receiving this therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include therapists employed at their current agency for less than 6 months and children younger than 3 or older than 18 years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mental health outcomes for children exposed to trauma by ensuring consistent access to effective therapeutic interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in implementing strategies to reduce provider burnout and improve service delivery, making this approach promising yet still innovative.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Therapists who have delivered Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in the past 6 months. * Children aged 3-18 years old who is receiving TF-CBT from therapist enrolled in study. Exclusion Criteria: * Therapists employed at their current agency for less than 6 months. * Children less than 3 years old or older than 18 years old.
Where this trial is running
San Diego, California
- San Diego State University — San Diego, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Teresa Lind, PhD — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Teresa Lind, PhD
- Email: tlind@sdsu.edu
- Phone: 5082370631
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.