New study tests counseling to ease PTSD in families after child injury
NCT ID NCT06366282
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a counseling program for caregivers of children hospitalized for a traumatic injury like burns or a car accident. The goal is to reduce PTSD and depression in both the caregiver and child. 24 caregiver-child pairs will be randomly assigned to either the counseling program or standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
caregiver counseling program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, effective way to help families cope with trauma after a child's injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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