Text therapy: could a 10-Week video course ease PTSD in youth?
NCT ID NCT07165782
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether brief educational videos delivered by text message can help young people aged 15-25 manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants are randomly assigned to receive the videos right away or after a 5-month wait. The study is fully online and aims to see if the approach is feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective at reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
What this could mean
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Active substance
brief videos delivered by text message
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, easy-to-access way to help young people manage PTSD symptoms without needing in-person therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (98 participants) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention is very brief and may not be enough for severe PTSD. Results may not apply to everyone.
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IWK Health
RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 6R8, Canada
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