Brain training eases trauma symptoms in kids
NCT ID NCT04871009
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback could help children aged 6 to 12 who have experienced trauma. Forty children already receiving therapy also did neurofeedback sessions. Researchers measured changes in trauma, depression, and anxiety symptoms. The goal was to see if adding neurofeedback could improve emotional well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2022
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: (children) * caregiver-reported exposure to two or more ACE types on the ACE-Q-Child measure. * ages of 6-12 years old * receiving or eligible to receive trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy or another type of trauma-focused therapy, as determined by their primary therapist, designated as the TAU condition * speaks and reads English (caregivers) * own an iPhone, iPad, smartphone, or tablet that is equipped with Bluetooth and uses an Apple or Android operating system that is compatible with the MUSE Calm app and accompanying MUSE wearable neurofeedback device * speaks and read English Exclusion Criteria: Child-caregiver dyads will be excluded if * the child falls outside of the required age range, * has a documented history of epilepsy * is currently considered to be at high risk for suicide attempt * is currently experiencing psychosis
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States
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