Can we find the perfect recipe to heal childhood trauma?

NCT ID NCT06956781

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to find out which parts of behavioral therapy work best for children aged 8-17 with PTSD after a traumatic event. Researchers will compare different therapy components, like emotion regulation and exposure, to a placebo. 200 children and their caregivers will participate in weekly sessions to see what reduces PTSD symptoms most effectively.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Behavioral therapy components (emotion regulation, exposure, cognitive processing, bi-lateral stimulation)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the most effective therapy components for treating PTSD in children, leading to better, more personalized care.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study comparing components, not a full treatment. Results may not apply to all children or settings, and some components may not work as expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia injury post-traumatic stress disorder Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PEDIATRIC ALL PTSD TRAUMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Mt. Hope Family Center
RECRUITING

Rochester, New York, 14608, United States

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