Brain scans reveal how therapy heals teen PTSD

NCT ID NCT05423444

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how trauma-focused therapy changes brain connections in teenagers with PTSD. Researchers will use brain scans before and after each phase of therapy to understand which brain networks are involved. The goal is to learn how therapy works in the brain, which could lead to better treatments in the future. 180 teens aged 12-17 who have experienced interpersonal trauma and have PTSD symptoms will take part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury post-traumatic stress disorder Psychological Trauma

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

ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA PTSD

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Locations

UT Health Department of Psychiatry
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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