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Talking therapy shows promise for trauma in people with learning disabilities

NCT ID NCT06934109

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an adapted form of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is acceptable and helpful for adults with mild learning disabilities who have experienced trauma. Thirteen participants completed the therapy, which involved talking through their life events in a structured way. Researchers measured trauma symptoms weekly and gathered feedback from participants and their carers after the therapy ended.

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Active substance
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) - a talking therapy adapted for people with learning disabilities
What this could lead to
If this therapy works well, it could offer a practical, non-drug way to help people with learning disabilities recover from trauma.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (13 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The therapy is also intensive (12 sessions) and requires travel to a clinic.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

13 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and over * Meet the criteria for having a mild ID as assessed by a clinical psychologist within the team * English speaking * Have capacity to consent * The participant must be experiencing trauma related stress as assessed by themselves, the clinical psychologist and the research team * Be able to travel to one of the therapy sites * Carer participant must have ability to reflect and comment on the trauma related stress experienced by the client participant * Carer must also be 18 years old or older and be English speaking. * Carer must have known participant for 1 year or more. Exclusion Criteria: * They are substance dependent * They are currently receiving another trauma-focused intervention * Currently an inpatient * Carers excluded if they lack capacity to consent to take part in research

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

follicular lymphoma intellectual disability learning disability post-traumatic stress disorder Psychological Trauma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Intellectual disability, mild Learning disability PTSD Trauma, psychological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

    Nottingham, NG3 6AA, United Kingdom

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