Can a headset help teens overcome PTSD?

NCT ID NCT06854328

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

Summary

This study tests a device called Prism, which uses EEG to measure brain activity and trains users to calm a part of the brain linked to stress. Researchers want to see if it is safe and helpful for 45 adolescents aged 12-21 with PTSD, when used alongside their usual therapy. The main goal is to confirm safety, with a secondary focus on symptom improvement.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Prism device (EEG-based neurofeedback training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safe, non-drug tool to help adolescents with PTSD better manage their symptoms alongside standard therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The device is already cleared for adults, but its effectiveness in teens is unproven.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • Sheba Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Ramat Gan, 3303403, Israel

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