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NCT07498257 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Adaptation and Randomized Controlled Trial of Written Exposure Therapy for Adolescents
A NA study, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48
- Enrollment target
NCT07498257 is a NA study that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants.
The verdict
NCT07498257, a NA study, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is a five-session mental health therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research shows that it works as well as longer treatments for PTSD among people over 18, even though it requires fewer sessions than other PTSD therapies. However, WET has not been adapted and formally tested in individual therapy with people aged 12 to 18. The present study aims to see how WET can be adapted to meet the needs of people aged 12 to 18 who have experienced trauma and currently have PTSD symptoms. To adapt WET for this age group, interviews will be conducted with PTSD experts and people aged 12 to 18 to learn what changes would help to make WET more suitable for young people. Next, WET will be delivered to five people aged 12 to 18 (using the WET manual as it is written for people over the age of 18) to obtain feedback about what changes should be made to better meet the needs of this age group. In the next part of the study, 48 adolescents aged 12 to 18 who have symptoms of PTSD will be recruited from an integrated pediatric primary clinic (PPC). Youth and caregivers who agree to participate will be randomized (like the flip of a coin) to either receive the adapted version of WET or to receive our current, gold-standard PTSD treatment: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). Participants assigned to receive adapted WET will take part in five to seven weekly therapy sessions. Participants assigned to receive TF-CBT will take part in 12 to 16 weekly therapy sessions. Participants assigned to both groups will complete five study visits: one before therapy and four follow up assessments at 6-weeks, 10-weeks, 20-weeks, and 30-weeks after starting therapy. The purpose of the study visits occurring over a 30-week time period is to better understand how mental health symptoms and diagnoses may change over time following therapy engagement. All therapy and study visits can be completed remotely or in person, per the participant's prefer
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Written Exposure Therapy
- BEHAVIORAL Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2031-02-28 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07498257 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Written Exposure Therapy is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07498257 about?
NCT07498257 is a clinical study titled "Adaptation and Randomized Controlled Trial of Written Exposure Therapy for Adolescents". Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is a five-session mental health therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research shows that it works as well as longer treatments for PTSD among people over 18, even though it requires fewer sessions than other PTSD therapies. However, WET has not been adapte...
What is the current status of trial NCT07498257?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2026-05-06. Estimated completion is 2031-02-28.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07498257?
The interventions under investigation include: Written Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07498257?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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