Can a therapist on a screen ease both trauma and pain?

NCT ID NCT07813728

Symptom relief Sponsor: Skane University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing an internet-delivered form of acceptance and commitment therapy for people aged 15 to 24 who have PTSD and chronic pain. Participants work through online modules on trauma education, facing avoided memories and situations, mindfulness, and acceptance, with three scheduled phone calls and message access to a psychologist. The pilot study measures changes in PTSD symptoms, psychological inflexibility, anxiety, depression, and pain intensity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: internet-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT)
What this could lead to: If it helps, this could offer young people with PTSD and chronic pain a therapy they can do from home, with regular contact from a psychologist.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot with no control group, so any changes may reflect time or attention rather than the therapy itself. The results may not hold in a larger, randomized trial.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

15 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion criteria * a CAPS of ≥25 and a diagnosis of PTSD * subjected to single traumatic events * aged 15-24 years * had symptoms of chronic pain that interfered significantly with everyday life * were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated * were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week * stable dose of medication * able to read and write in Swedish * had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access Exclusion criteria * repeated and extensive traumatic events * had other acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression, ) * were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs * had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to self-harming behavior * had health risks due to medical reasons * had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change * current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain PTSD

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Can a therapist on a screen ease both trauma and pain?

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