Can writing about trauma aid recovery in addiction treatment?

NCT ID NCT07397507

First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at how a short therapy called Written Exposure Therapy (WET) works for people with both PTSD and substance use disorder who are in residential treatment. About 108 participants will either do WET or neutral writing alongside their usual care. Researchers will measure PTSD symptoms, substance use, and body responses like heart rate and cravings to understand how the therapy helps and if sex hormones play a role.

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