Can better sleep soothe PTSD in teens? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06341413
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looks at how sleep and emotion processing are linked in teenagers with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers will use a special sleep device to try to improve sleep quality and see if it helps with next-day mood. 180 teens aged 15-18 will take part, completing sleep studies, surveys, and an MRI. The goal is to understand the role of sleep in PTSD, not to test a cure.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
SmartSleep device (worn during sleep to enhance slow-wave activity)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve daily mood and emotional health in teens with PTSD by enhancing sleep.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on understanding, not treatment. It's small and may not lead to a proven therapy. The device's effect on PTSD symptoms is uncertain.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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