Healing hearts: can therapy repair trauma in foster kids?
NCT ID NCT04519229
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is a practical and helpful treatment for children aged 0-6 who are in foster care and have experienced traumatic events. The therapy involves the child and their caregiver working together to reduce trauma symptoms and strengthen their bond. Researchers will track changes in the child's emotional and behavioral health to see if this approach is worth offering more widely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a relationship-based trauma-focused therapy for children and their caregivers
- What this could lead to
- If this therapy proves feasible, it could offer a way to help some of the most vulnerable children—those in foster care—recover from trauma and build secure attachments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, so it may not show clear benefits. The therapy requires caregiver participation, which may be challenging, and results may not apply to all families.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Research and Development, Region Kronoberg
Vaxjo, 35112, Sweden
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