Trauma Therapy for Psychological Trauma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether a trauma therapy intervention for children and adolescents who have experienced weight-based bullying can be successfully delivered within a pediatric weight management program. The intervention is informed by Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) principles and is designed to address trauma-related distress, body image concerns, emotional difficulties, and eating-related challenges associated with weight-based bullying. The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Can this trauma therapy intervention be feasibly implemented within the HEAL Program at Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre?
* Is the intervention acceptable and helpful for participating children, adolescents, and caregivers?
* Are exploratory changes observed in trauma symptoms, emotional well-being, self-esteem, eating-related concerns, and weight-related distress following participation in the intervention?
Participants will:
* Participate in approximately 12 weekly virtual therapy sessions, with flexibility for additional sessions if clinically needed
* Complete questionnaires before and after treatment related to emotional well-being, trauma symptoms, eating-related concerns, and body image
* Participate in selected caregiver-supported sessions during treatment
* Optionally complete a brief feedback interview about their experience in the program after treatment is completed
The study will also examine recruitment, attendance, treatment completion, and participant satisfaction to help determine whether this intervention can be implemented in routine clinical care settings.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Marina Ybarra, MD, MSc
Principal Investigator
Division of Paediatric Endocrinology - Department of Paediatrics
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for children and teens who have experienced bullying because of their weight and are part of a pediatric weight management program. Participants should be able to join virtual therapy sessions with some caregiver involvement.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Trauma Therapy for Weight-Based Bullying Informed by TF-CBT
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) adapted for kids bullied about their weight can be delivered successfully in a pediatric clinic. It involves about 12 weekly online therapy sessions, plus questionnaires and optional feedback interviews.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants in this single-arm feasibility study will receive a trauma therapy intervention for weight-based bullying informed by Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) principles. The intervention is delivered virtually within the HEAL Program at Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre and consists of approximately 12 weekly therapy sessions. Treatment focuses on trauma-related distress associated with weight-based bullying, including emotional regulation, coping skills, cognitive processing, trauma narrative work, body image concerns, and caregiver support strategies. Sessions are delivered by a trained MSW/RSW clinician.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Western University
Lead Sponsor
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