Talk therapy over video may ease Stress-Related seizures

NCT ID NCT07344766

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether prolonged exposure teletherapy can help adults with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and PTSD. Forty-four participants received either the teletherapy or standard education about PNES. The goal was to see if the therapy reduces seizure frequency and PTSD symptoms. Results are not yet available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: prolonged exposure teletherapy (a behavioral therapy using exposure to avoided memories and reminders)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward an effective talk therapy for reducing both PNES seizures and PTSD symptoms, potentially improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires active participation and may be emotionally challenging.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

combat disorder conversion disorder post-traumatic stress disorder Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures visual epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) PSYCHOGENIC NONEPILEPTIC SEIZURES (PNESS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

New York, New York, 10017, United States

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