Implementation of Truma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norway (TF-CBT)

February 9, 2022 updated by: Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar, Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

Implementation of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in Norwegian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinics

Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to traumatic experiences and who are experiencing posttraumatic stress symptoms. TF-CBT has been implemented in Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics since 2012. The Ministry of Health is funding the implementation project, and the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) is responsible for the implementation, including training of therapists, quality monitoring, and research.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

All participating child and adolescent mental health clinics received training by TF-CBT senior trainers at NKVTS in screening for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress. A sub-sample of the therapists received training in TF-CBT. Data are collected on treatment outcomes for quality assurance.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

26500

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children and adolescents aged 6-18 referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 6-18 years
  • Referred to Norwegian child and adolescent mental health clinics

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Below 6 years and above 18 years

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Children screened for trauma and/or posttraumatic stress
Children were screened for trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress at one of the first meetings at the child and adolescent mental health clinic. For participants receiving TF-CBT, posttraumatic stress was also assessed during and after therapy.
Other: Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment method for children and adolescents who have been exposed to trauma and experience posttraumatic stress symptoms. The treatment model has a family and caregiver focus, and non-offending caregivers are included in the treatment. TF-CBT is normally provided through 8-12 treatment sessions.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS)
Time Frame: 2012-2014
Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms
2012-2014
Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)
Time Frame: 2015-2021
Consists of two parts. Part 1 is a screening for exposure to potential traumatizing events; Part 2 is a screening for posstraumatic stress symptoms
2015-2021

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ane-Marthe S Skar, PhD, Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 9, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 9, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

February 21, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 21, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 9, 2022

Last Verified

February 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TF-CBT 2012-2021

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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