Study for Trauma-Related PTSD in Children and Teens

This study is looking at two types of therapy for children and teenagers (ages 5-17) who have experienced trauma and are showing signs of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). The therapies are called Trauma Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Trauma Systems Therapy. Researchers want to see how well these therapies work, especially for young people who are also dealing with stress related to their race or adjusting to a new culture. To join, a child or teen must have experienced trauma, have emotional difficulties, and have a parent or guardian willing to participate. The study will measure how much a child's trauma symptoms improve using a tool called the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) at the beginning and end of therapy. The study plans to enroll 237 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive one of the two therapies. It plans to enroll 237 children and their parents/guardians.
What's involved
Participants will receive either Trauma Focused CBT or Trauma Systems Therapy. Their trauma symptoms will be assessed at the start and at the end of the intervention, which typically lasts 3-4 months.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be assessed at the completion of the intervention, typically 3-4 months after starting.

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NCT05974176

Considering Racial and Acculturation Stress in Addressing Trauma

Recruiting
NAAges 5–17InterventionalTreatment
NYU Langone Health
~237 participants
Updated 2026-05-29 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT)Trauma Systems therapy (TST)

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) Score at Baseline
Measured over Baseline (Day 1)
+1 more outcome measured
Trauma-related PTSD
1 sites across 1 states
New York1
  • Aaron Reliford · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · NYU Langone Health

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Child/adolescent aged 5-17 years of age who has experienced trauma with associated and related emotional dysregulation (i.e PTSD) and one of their parent/guardian
Have capacity and willingness to provide consent or age-appropriate assent

Exclusion

Individual with intellectual disability with an IQ\<70
Individual with active suicidality, homicidality, or other symptoms at the time of enrollment that warrants hospitalization
  • Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) Score at BaselineBaseline (Day 1)

    CATS is a 15-item assessment of potentially traumatic events and of posttraumatic stress symptoms. The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0-60; higher scores indicates more symptoms.

  • CATS Score at Completion of InterventionCompletion of Intervention (Typically Month 3-4)

    CATS is a 15-item assessment of potentially traumatic events and of posttraumatic stress symptoms. The total score is the sum of responses and ranges from 0-60; higher scores indicates more symptoms.