Can video calls help treat PTSD? small study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06516874
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether trauma-focused therapy delivered via videoconference is feasible and acceptable for adults with PTSD or complex PTSD. Researchers will enroll 13 people from community mental health services in Chile. The study focuses on whether people will join, stay, and be satisfied with the therapy, and also looks at changes in symptoms.
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Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Curicó (COSAM)
RECRUITINGCuricó, Maule Region, 3340000, Chile
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Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Linares (COSAM)
RECRUITINGLinares, Maule Region, 3580000, Chile
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Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Maule (COSAM)
RECRUITINGMaule, Maule Region, 3460000, Chile
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Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Talca (COSAM)
RECRUITINGTalca, Maule Region, 3460000, Chile
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Hospital de Linares
RECRUITINGLinares, Maule Region, 3580000, Chile
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via videoconference
What this could lead to
If this works, it could show that video therapy is a practical way to treat PTSD and C-PTSD in community mental health settings.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 13 people, so results may not apply widely. It tests feasibility, not effectiveness, and may fail to show clear benefits.
Conditions
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