Intensive therapy during a hospital stay may boost recovery for young trauma survivors

NCT ID NCT07732335

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether an intensive version of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), delivered during a hospital stay, helps children and teens aged 11–17 with PTSD after sexual abuse. Researchers compare the inpatient program to standard outpatient therapy to see if the intensive approach leads to greater improvement in PTSD symptoms and related issues like depression and anxiety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Intensive inpatient Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (II-TF-CBT), a behavioral therapy delivered during a hospital stay
What this could lead to: If effective, this intensive therapy could offer a faster, more supportive recovery option for young trauma survivors who need structured care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, non-randomized study, so results may not apply broadly. Inpatient therapy is also more resource-intensive and may not be accessible to all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

combat disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENCE, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, 06370, Turkey (Türkiye)

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