Could a simple daily questionnaire tame PTSD flashbacks?

NCT ID NCT07658157

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Tel Aviv University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether answering a short daily survey about a specific traumatic memory can reduce the intensity and frequency of intrusive PTSD symptoms. Fifty adults with PTSD will either complete surveys about their trauma memory or about a neutral memory for 10 days. Researchers will then compare changes in PTSD symptom severity between the two groups.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: daily ecological momentary assessment (EMA) surveys about a traumatic memory
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce intrusive PTSD symptoms without medication or intensive therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-phase study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief (10 days) and may not produce lasting change.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PTSD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tel Aviv University
RECRUITING

Tel Aviv, Israel

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