Can AI train therapists to treat PTSD? a new study tests Web-Based learning
NCT ID NCT07707102
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares different ways to train mental health providers in Written Exposure Therapy (WET), an effective treatment for PTSD. Some providers attend a live workshop via video, while others use a self-paced web-based program or an AI-powered training tool called TherapyTrainer. The goal is to see which method helps providers gain the most skill and deliver therapy to more patients, especially veterans. The findings could make PTSD training cheaper and more convenient, expanding access to care.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- AI-enhanced web-based training and live workshop training for Written Exposure Therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make evidence-based PTSD treatment training more accessible and affordable, helping more providers deliver effective therapy to veterans and others.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on training methods, not patient outcomes. The AI tool may not improve competency as much as live training, and results may vary by provider.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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