New therapy aims to ease PTSD in teens by focusing on positive memories
NCT ID NCT04529031
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called Reminder-Focused Positive Psychiatry (RFPP) for teens aged 11-15 with PTSD. The program helps teens reframe traumatic memories in a positive way. Researchers will compare RFPP to a general support group to see if it reduces PTSD symptoms and improves well-being. The study involves 60 teens and their parents over 24 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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11 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Boy/Girl with documented PTSD, * aged 11- 15 years old, * able to read/write in English Exclusion Criteria: * presence of intellectual disabilities, * presence of psychotic or self-injurious behavior, * presence of seizure disorder, * presence of language disorder, * presence of eye disorders, * presence of other neurodevelopmental disorders, * presence of diagnosis of substance use disorder.
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Locations
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UCLA
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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