Can smarter training help therapists treat PTSD better?

NCT ID NCT07010770

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares different training methods for therapists who treat PTSD. It aims to find the most effective way to train therapists so they stick to the proven treatment plan. 240 therapists will be assigned to various training components, like online courses or feedback sessions, to see what works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Web-based training and work sample review
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a more effective and personalized training program for therapists, improving PTSD care for veterans.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on training methods, not a direct treatment. Results may not translate to better patient outcomes or apply to all therapists.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PSYCHOTHERAPY STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
RECRUITING

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220-2213, United States
Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-2303, United States
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
RECRUITING

Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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