PTSD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- The child is between 7 and 12 years old
- The child has experienced an event that is considered potentially traumatic under recognised diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5)
- The child has at least 5 post-traumatic stress symptoms, and at least one of those symptoms involves re-experiencing the trauma (such as flashbacks or nightmares) or avoiding reminders of it
- The child was at least 3 years old when the traumatic event happened, so that they are likely to have a clear memory of it
- At least one month has passed since the traumatic event occurred
- The child has confirmed, in a private conversation with a therapist, that they feel safe at home and with their parent or caregiver, and that they are not experiencing ongoing trauma
Who may not be able to join:
- Children where there are concerns about psychosis, active thoughts of suicide, a significant intellectual disability, or insufficient Norwegian language skills to complete the workbook
- Children who are taking psychiatric medication where the dose has not been stable for at least 4 weeks (or at least 2 weeks for stimulant or benzodiazepine medications)
- Children who are currently receiving another form of trauma-focused treatment
- Cases where the caregiver who caused the traumatic event is the one leading the treatment, or still lives in the same household as the child during the treatment period
- Caregivers who have had a substance use disorder in the past 3 months, where there are concerns about suicidal thoughts, or who do not have sufficient Norwegian language skills to complete the workbook and treatment without an interpreter
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Silje M Ormhaug, Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS)
Phone: +4799609336
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2.0 (CATS 2.0); Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2.0 (CATS 2.0); Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2.0 (CATS 2.0); Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2.0 (CATS 2.0); Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2.0 (CATS 2.0)
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.