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. 2020 May 4;2020(5):CD012955. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012955.pub2

ISRCTN21802136.

Study name Public title: Coping with Unusual ExperienceS for 12‐18 (CUES+)
Scientific title: Coping with Unusual ExperienceS for 12‐18 year olds (CUES+): a transdiagnostic randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in reducing distress associated with unusual experiences in adolescent mental health services: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Methods Randomised controlled trial
Participants Inclusion criteria:

  1. Presenting to local CAMHS

  2. Current unusual experiences associated with distress (UED)

  3. Aged 12‐18 years

  4. Available for the study duration

  5. Sufficient English language ability to be able to complete assessment measures and therapy (with interpreter support if necessary)
Interventions Therapy will consist of up to 16 sessions, given over 16 weeks, including individual cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis adapted for adolescents, and 3‐4 family support sessions. Family work comprises recognition and understanding of the child’s difficulties, sharing the intervention plan, and troubleshooting any key family difficulties. Individual work focuses on developing a collaborative understanding of UEDs, together with skills in affect regulation, managing negative automatic thoughts, behavioural tests, dealing with social difficulties and adverse life events, recognising and compensating for cognitive biases and a section on taking the work forward and preventing future difficulties. Therapy is tailored to take account of the developmental stage and presenting issues of the child/young person. Therapy materials have been designed to be fun, interactive and engaging.
Outcomes Primary outcomes:

  1. Distress at 16 weeks, assessed using the Emotional Problems subscale of the child reported version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
Starting date 5 January 2015
Contact information Name: Dr Suzanne Jolley
Address: King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Psychology (PO77), 16 De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, United Kingdom
E‐mail: not provided
Telephone: not provided
Notes None