PTSD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Your child is between 8 and 17 years old and has experienced at least one traumatic event
• Your child has been diagnosed with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) as a result of one or more of those traumatic experiences
• Your child agrees and is willing to take part in the study
• A parent or legal guardian is available and willing to give permission for the child to participate
• You and your child are willing to take part in the treatment sessions and complete surveys
• Your child is able to read and understand English
• You are willing for your child to be randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups in the study
• Your child has been living in a stable home environment for at least two months, with no plans to move or change living arrangements soon
• If your child is currently taking any psychiatric medications, the dose has stayed the same for at least two months before joining the study
• Either the caregiver or the child has a smartphone that can download a free app

Who may not be able to join:

• Your child has serious psychiatric concerns that require a higher level of care, such as thoughts of suicide with a plan, or a current psychotic disorder
• Your child has an IQ below 70
• Your child is currently receiving any mental health treatment specifically for PTSD or trauma-related concerns
• The participating caregiver was responsible for causing any of the child's identified traumas (for example, sexual abuse)
• Your child has something that would prevent them from safely having an MRI scan, such as metal implants in the body

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.