Phase 1 N=159 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

A Family-based, Resilience-focused Intervention for War-affected Communities in North-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Psychological Distress

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

159

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Dec 2018

Primary outcome: Primary: Reduction in Post-traumatic Stress Reaction Symptoms Among Participants — 11.79; 11.80; 12.17; 10.03 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase 1
Interventions: Family-Focused, Community-Based, Resilience-Targetting Psychosocial Intervention (Behavioral)
Age: Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 7+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast
Primary completion: Apr 2012

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	—

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.

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

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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.