Can a simple workshop help heal traumatized kids? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07283471

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new workshop designed to help caregivers in residential facilities use everyday interactions to build trusting, healing relationships with children who have experienced trauma. About 300 caregivers and children aged 8 and older will participate. The goal is to see if the workshop makes caregivers more confident and intentional in their interactions, and whether children notice more positive connections.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Developmental Interaction Workshop Series (DIWS) – a behavioral training program for caregivers
What this could lead to
If successful, this workshop could give caregivers practical skills to help children in residential care heal from trauma and develop healthier relationships.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The outcomes rely on self-reports, which can be biased.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury Psychological Trauma

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cornell University

    Ithaca, New York, 14853, United States

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