Phase 1
Completed N=159
A Family-based, Resilience-focused Intervention for War-affected Communities in North-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01542398 ↗Enrolled (actual)
159
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Reduction in Post-traumatic Stress Reaction Symptoms Among Participants — 11.79; 11.80; 12.17; 10.03 units on a scale
Summary
The main research question of the study is whether a family-based, life-skills focused psychosocial intervention is effective in reducing psychological distress and stigma and improving inter-personal relations and functioning among war-affected children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Reduction in Post-traumatic Stress Reaction Symptoms Among Participants |
11.79; 11.80; 12.17; 10.03 | — |
| SECONDARY African Youth Psychosocial Assessment Inventory - Depression and Anxiety Subscales |
14.88; 13.53; 12.09; 11.57 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- War-affected
- eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
- Formerly abducted child or vulnerable child
Exclusion Criteria
- severe/violent behavioural problems
- severe learning difficulties
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01542398). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.