This proposed randomised controlled trial seeks to examine the effect of "GriefHelp" - a cognitive behavioural treatment for children with emotional problems following the death of a loved one. Participants are randomly assigned to two…
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rouw, verliesgerelateerde emotionele problemen
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The primary goal is to examine the (preventive) effects of the two treatments
on grief-reactions. Thus, the primairy dependent variable is the intensity of
grief-reactions, as assessed by the Dutch version of the Inventory of
Complicated Grief for children (RVL-K). This measure will be administered at
all 5 assessment moments.
Secondary outcome
Apart from the effects of the treatment on grief-reactions, we will also
examine the effects of treatments on conductproblems, posttraumatic stress
symptoms, and symptoms of depression.
Background summary
The death of a loved one is one of the most distressing and prevalent events
that children can experience. Children suffering loss have an increased chance
of developing psycho-social problems. It is useful to develop interventions
that are aimed at the prevention of such problems. Thus far, no such
interventions are available.
Study objective
This proposed randomised controlled trial seeks to examine the effect of
"GriefHelp" - a cognitive behavioural treatment for children with emotional
problems following the death of a loved one. Participants are randomly assigned
to two treatment conditions: (1) the experimental treatment ("GriefHelp"
combined with parental support) or (2) a control treatment consisting of
supportive counseling combined with parental support. Participants are asked to
complete questionnaires before and after treatment, and at three follow-up
assessment points.
Goals:
1) Comparing the (preventive) effects of "GriefHelp" with the effects of
supportive counseling.
2) Generate knowledge about variables mediating the effects of "GriefHelp"
3) Generate knowledge about variables associated with the effectiveness of
"GriefHelp"
Study design
This is a randomised controlled trial in which elible children are randomly
assigned to one of two treatments:
1) the experimental cognitive behavioural treatment ("GriefHelp" combined with
parental support) or
2) a control treatment consisting of supportive counseling combined with
parental support.
Intervention
This proposed randomised controlled trial seeks to examine the effect of
"GriefHelp" - a cognitive behavioural treatment for children with emotional
problems following the death of a loved one. Participants are randomly assigned
to two treatment conditions: (1) the experimental treatment ("GriefHelp"
combined with parental support) or (2) a control treatment consisting of
supportive counseling combined with parental support.
Study burden and risks
The proposed study can not be conducted without children and their parents. The
costs for participants is limited. It is important to stress that participating
children are included only when they themselves feel a need to undergo
professional treatment. Thus, the extra time that is asked from them - apart
from the time it takes for them to follow the treatment - is limited to the
time necessary to complete the three follow-up assessments. The questionnaires
that are administrered are all widely used in clinical practice. If
participation in the study leads to an additional need for help, participants
caretakers and - if so needed - the researchers will make sure that appropriate
help is provided.
Postbus 80140
3508 TC Utrecht
NL
Postbus 80140
3508 TC Utrecht
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Children aged 8-17 years; suffered the loss of a loved one at least six months ago; minimal score of 40 on the Dutch version of the Inventory of Complicated Grief for children (RVL-K); presence of a specific need for help in coming to terms with their loss.
Exclusion criteria
Severe suicide ideation with child or parent(s); receiving concurrent psychosocial help; alcohol- or drug abuse with child or parent(s); the child having mental retardation; child being diagnosed with autism, behavioural disorders (ODD, CD), or severe ADHD.
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Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL30528.041.09 |
| OMON | NL-OMON25798 |