Could a simple writing therapy ease PTSD in autistic adults?

NCT ID NCT05862467

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Wyoming Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a brief, telehealth-delivered therapy called Written Exposure Therapy (WET) can help autistic adults who have experienced trauma. Participants complete five weekly writing sessions and wear a Fitbit to track sleep, activity, and heart rate. The goal is to see if PTSD symptoms and overall health improve, and to gather feedback for future improvements.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Written Exposure Therapy (WET) via telehealth
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, accessible therapy for PTSD in autistic adults, improving mental and physical health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The therapy may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism autism spectrum disorder injury post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS SYMPTOM TRAUMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming, 82071, United States

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