Can a short talk therapy help teens heal from violence and avoid substance abuse?
NCT ID NCT03737383
First seen May 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested whether a short, trauma-focused therapy called Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) can help low-income urban teens aged 16–25 who have PTSD from violence and are at risk for substance use. Researchers measured changes in PTSD symptoms and alcohol use. The goal was to see if NET is practical and effective for this group.
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University at Buffalo Department of Psychology
Buffalo, New York, 14260, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Narrative Exposure Therapy (a brief trauma-focused talk therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, short-term therapy to reduce PTSD symptoms and risky substance use in at-risk teens.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 124 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not work for everyone.
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