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Animal-assisted Trauma-focused Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Sponsor: University of Basel
Summary
The study aims to investigate how the inclusion of an animal into a trauma-focused group therapy program (TF-CBT) affects therapy motivation of children and adolescents suffering from post-traumatic stress. 80 children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 years are recruited for the study. Participants must have experienced at least one traumatic event leading to post-traumatic stress symptoms. Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups: animal-assisted trauma-focused therapy (AA TF-CBT) or standard trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT). Parallel to the groups the parents/guardians of the participating children and adolescents take part in three parent meetings. The results of the study help to gain insights into how the inclusion of animals in trauma-focused psychotherapy can contribute to children and adolescents attending therapy, being more motivated in therapy, and can successfully complete therapy.
Official title: Effects of a Psychotherapy Group Program for Children and Adolescents With Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
9 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2022-10-01
Completion Date
2028-07-31
Last Updated
2024-07-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Animal-assisted trauma-focused therapy
Animal-assisted trauma-focused therapy (AA TF-CBT) is a specific form of trauma treatment, in which one or more animals are integrated into the therapy. AA TF-CBT follows a structured, standardized therapy manual.
Standard trauma-focused therapy
Standard trauma-focused therapy (AA TF-CBT) is a standardized trauma therapy following a structured manual.
Locations (2)
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland