Prevalence of Complex PTSD in Trauma-Exposed Children-Adolescents and Related Factors

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age7-18
SponsorIstanbul University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to assess the psychiatric evaluation of children and adolescents exposed to trauma in the outpatient clinic and to determine the prevalence of PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) diagnoses. Additionally, it aims to compare the clinical characteristics of children exposed to trauma who do not receive a PTSD diagnosis, those diagnosed with PTSD, and those diagnosed with CPTSD, as well as to examine the trauma history of their parents and the severity of their anxiety and depression. Furthermore, since there is no existing scale to assess CPTSD in children in our country, the study also aims to translate the International Trauma Questionnaire - Child and Adolescent Version into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

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.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators