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This interventional, randomized controlled study tests the effects of a a brief psychological intervention (Narrative Exposure Therapy) against a wait list control group among refugees who have experienced trauma and have some symptoms of PTSD.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Wait List Control | No Intervention | This condition is a wait-list control and receives no intervention during the study period, but is offered treatment after the final assessment. | |
| Narrative Exposure Therapy | Experimental | Patients in this condition receive 3 sessions of Narrative Exposure Therapy |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrative Exposure Therapy | Behavioral | 3, 1-1/2 hour sessions, individual, meeting weekly. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Post traumatic stress disorder symptoms: Harvard Trauma Questionnaire | The number and severity of post traumatic stress disorder symptoms will be assessed using an Arabic adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire. The Harvard Trauma Questionnaire will be administered at baseline prior to randomization and 4 months from baseline (about three months from last intervention session). Questions assess symptoms over the preceding one week. | Baseline to 4 months. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Physical symptoms: Patient Health Questionnaire | Physical symptoms will be assessed using an Arabic translation of the Patient Health Questionnaire at baseline prior to randomization, and 4 months from baseline (about three months from last intervention session). Questions assess symptoms over the preceding 4 weeks. | Baseline to 4 months |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Mark A Lumley, Ph.D | Wayne State University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Wayne State University | Detroit | Michigan | 48209 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013313 | Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D033262 | Narration |
| ID | Term |
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| D040921 | Stress Disorders, Traumatic |
| D000068099 | Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D003142 | Communication |
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| Depression symptoms: Beck Depression Inventory II |
Depression symptoms will be assessed using an Arabic translation of the Beck Depression Inventory II. The scale will be administered at baseline prior to randomization, and 4 months from baseline (about three months from last intervention session). The questions assess symptoms over the preceding two weeks. |
| Baseline to 4 months. |
| Quality of sleep: Karolinska Institute Sleep Questionnaire | Quality of sleep will be assessed using an Arabic translation of five items from the Karolinska Institute Sleep Questionnaire. The scale will be administered at baseline prior to randomization, and 4 months from baseline (about three months from last intervention session). The questions don't specify a time frame for the symptoms. | Baseline to 4 months |
| Daily functioning | Daily functioning is assessed using 8 items developed by the Primary Investigator in collaboration with other colleagues. The items assess areas such as spending time with family and friends, utilizing health, immigration, language, and employment services, and participating in religious and social activities. The scale will be administered at baseline prior to randomization, and 4 months from baseline (about three months from last intervention session).The questions assess functioning over the preceding 4 weeks. | Baseline to 4 months |
| Post traumatic growth: Post Traumatic Growth Inventory | Positive and growth outcomes sometimes experienced by people who have experienced traumatic events will be assessed using an Arabic translation of the Post Traumatic Growth Inventory. The scale will be administered at baseline prior to randomization, and 4 months from baseline (about three months from last intervention session). The questions do not specify a time frame. | Baseline to 4 months |
| General Psychological Well-being: WHO Well-being Index | Markers of mental well-being such as positive mood, vitality and interest will be assessed using the Arabic version of the World Health Organization's Well-being Index. The scale will be administered at baseline prior to randomization, and 4 months from baseline (about three months from last intervention session). The questions assess functioning in the preceding two weeks. | Baseline to 4 months |
| D001519 | Behavior |