Short talk therapy may stop PTSD before it starts
NCT ID NCT06210711
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a short form of exposure therapy, given soon after a traumatic injury, can prevent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers will enroll 300 injured adults admitted to Level I trauma centers. Half will receive the brief therapy plus standard care, and half will receive standard care alone. The goal is to see if early intervention can reduce PTSD symptoms and improve recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Brief Prolonged Exposure Therapy (a short course of trauma-focused talk therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, early intervention to prevent PTSD from developing after a traumatic injury.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The therapy may not be more effective than standard care, and results may not apply to all trauma survivors.
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
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Baylor University Medical Center
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Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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