The primary objective of this study is to measure the effectiveness of the TFT for URMs living in the Netherlands. The research question is as follows: is this TFT effective in decreasing symptoms of posttraumatic stress and depression in URMs…
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Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Anxiety disorders and symptoms
Synonym
Health condition
psychische stoornissen - depressieve symptomen
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Main study parameters are standardized questionnaires measuring on symptoms of
posttraumatic stress and depression. These measures will be employed during the
waiting period, treatment and follow-up. Moreover, URMs will be asked to define
their request for help.
Secondary outcome
Secondary objectives are determining the request for help of URMs.
Background summary
Unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) are at increased risk of developing mental
health issues, such as symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and
depression (e.g., Derluyn, Broekaert and Schuyten, 2008). However, few studies
have evaluated trauma-informed interventions for URMs that address these issues
(Demazure, Gaultier, & Pinsault, 2017). The current study evaluates a
culturally-sensitive trauma-informed approach for URMs.
Study objective
The primary objective of this study is to measure the effectiveness of the TFT
for URMs living in the Netherlands. The research question is as follows: is
this TFT effective in decreasing symptoms of posttraumatic stress and
depression in URMs living in the Netherlands?
Study design
The current study design concerns a non-concurrent multiple baseline design in
which repeated assessments will be conducted during a randomized waiting
period, during treatment, and during follow-up. Standardized questionnaires are
used.
Intervention
Participants of the study will receive approximately seven sessions of a
culturally sensitive trauma-informed approach for URMs.
Study burden and risks
Participants will receive approximately seven sessions of an eclectic,
culturally-sensitive trauma-informed approach which is currently offered at
Centrum *45 (treatment as usual for URMs referred to Centrum *45). The approach
includes elements from EMDR, KIDNET and CBT - frequently used treatments for
treating symptoms of PTSD and depression (de Roos et al., 2017; Neuner et al.,
2008). As the treatment is already offered, it is not likely that this study
will be counterproductive and we consider the burden of the study to be
reasonable. Moreover, in a pilot implementation and evaluation with 26 URMs the
trauma-informed approach was positively evaluated by minors, Cultural Mediators
and therapists involved in the study. Participants will receive the
trauma-informed approach with a randomized waiting period. The longest possible
waiting period (8 weeks) is in line with the average waitlist period in the
setting where the study takes place (Centrum *45). Additional assessments
include short standardized questionnaires conducted weekly during baseline
period, treatment and follow-up (4 weeks). None of the procedures is invasive.
Nienoord 13
Diemen 1112XE
NL
Nienoord 13
Diemen 1112XE
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
- Being a URM under the guardianship of Nidos, living in the Netherlands;
- Aged between 13 and 18 years old;
- With traumatic stress symptoms
- With consent (of minor and her/his guardian)
Exclusion criteria
- Acute suicidality;
- Acute psychosis;
- If there is a need to consult or involve a psychiatrist, for example when medication/crisis intervention is required.
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL66525.058.18 |
| OMON | NL-OMON24895 |