Trial studying safety and effects for Trauma Exposure
Official title Comparative Effectiveness of SPARCS and Unified Protocol for Youth With Chronic Medical Conditions and Trauma-Related Distress
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07483333
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out which therapy, or combination of group and individual sessions, improves trauma symptoms and daily functioning the most for these youths.
- Who it's for
- Teens who have a long‑term medical condition and have experienced trauma or trauma‑related distress.
- What's involved
- Participants will attend group therapy using either SPARCS or the Unified Protocol, and if needed later, may receive additional individual or family therapy with the same approach. They will also complete short mental‑health and functioning questionnaires about every 12 weeks.
- Time commitment
- The study runs for about 48 weeks with assessments every 12 weeks and therapy sessions scheduled throughout that period.
- Time commitment: about 48 weeks
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 8 to 18
You may be able to join if
- Youth (aged 8-18 years) who received a SPIRIT program psychological trauma screening and were deemed clinically appropriate for SPIRIT group therapy.
- Youth and parent/legal guardian are willing and able to provide informed consent/assent for randomization.
- Youth and parent/legal guardian are fluent in English or Spanish.
- Youth is not currently engaged in individual therapy at the time of enrollment (per patient/parent report).
You likely can't join if
- Wards of the state or DCFS youth in care.
- Youth with reported or observed symptoms that would significantly impair group therapy engagement, including but not limited to: intellectual...
- Regular use of alcohol or other substances that interfere with participation or disrupt the group process.
- Youth requiring immediate higher-level psychiatric care (e.g., intensive outpatient programming, partial hospitalization, inpatient psychiatric...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 48 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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