New therapy could ease complex PTSD symptoms

NCT ID NCT07371156

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will compare two types of talk therapy for adults with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). One therapy, called PACE, is a patient-centred modular cognitive behavioural therapy. The other is prolonged exposure (PE), a standard treatment. The goal is to see which therapy better reduces CPTSD symptoms and has fewer side effects. About 228 adults will take part.

What this could mean

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Active substance

talk therapy (PACE or prolonged exposure)

What this could lead to

If PACE works better than standard therapy, it could offer a more effective, patient-centred option for people with complex PTSD.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small trial (228 people) comparing two talk therapies, so results may not apply to everyone. Also, talk therapy can be emotionally challenging and may not work for all participants.

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Aalborg: Aalborg Kaserner, Gl. Høvej 34

    Nørresundby, 9400, Denmark

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Fredericia: Ryes Kaserne, Treldevej 110

    Fredericia, 7000, Denmark

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Holstebro: Jydske Dragonregiment, Dragonkasernen 1

    Holstebro, 7500, Denmark

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Høvelte: Livgardens Kaserne, Høveltevej 117

    Birkerød, 3460, Denmark

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Karup: Flyvestation Karup, Herningvej 30

    Karup, 7470, Denmark

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Ringsted: Ringsted Kaserne, Garnisonen 1

    Ringsted, 4100, Denmark

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Slagelse: Antvorskov Kaserne, Charlottedal Allé 4

    Slagelse, 4200, Denmark

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  • Danish Veterans Centre - Svanemøllen: Svanemøllens Kaserne, Ryvangs Allé 1-3

    Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark

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  • The Outpatient Clinic for PTSD at Ballerup, Mental Health Centre Ballerup, Capital Region of Denmark

    Ballerup Municipality, 2750, Denmark

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  • The Outpatient Clinic for PTSD, Department of Affective Disorders, Aarhus University Hospital Psychiatry

    Aarhus, 8200, Denmark

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