New App-Supported therapy for teen PTSD tested in sweden

NCT ID NCT07407946

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a new way to deliver trauma-focused therapy to teens with PTSD. It combines therapist-led video sessions with a mobile app for self-paced exercises. Researchers want to see if this blended approach is feasible and acceptable compared to standard therapy. About 40 teens in northern Sweden will take part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Blended Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Compassion (bTF-CBT-C)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a more accessible, app-supported therapy option for teens with PTSD.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The app-based format may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

combat disorder Emotional Regulation post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Umeå University, Clinical Science, Child- and Adolescent Psychiatry

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    Umeå, 901 87, Sweden

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