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NCT06956781 Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) for Treating Pediatric Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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NCT ID NCT06956781
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Rochester
Condition PTSD
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2026-03-15
Primary Completion 2028-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 8 Years
Max Age 17 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Emotion RegulationExposureCognitive Processing

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-15 with a primary completion date of 2028-08.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the extent to which different treatment components work to improve pediatric post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It will also provide evidence for how these components work. The main research questions are: What are the effects of different components used to treat PTSD? What do these components change to produce benefits in PTSD? Researchers will: Compare components to a psychological placebo to estimate their effects and measure how they work Examine how components work alone and in conjunction with other components Participants will: Receive different combinations of components and placebo Attend weekly treatment sessions Provide information to evaluate changes in PTSD

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: A child between the ages of 8-17 exposed to at least one DSM-defined trauma Child assent for participation The participation of a caregiver with custodial rights to provide parental permission Willing to participate in treatment delivery and respond to surveys Meet PTSD diagnostic criteria that is the result of exposure to at least one of the identified traumas Ability to read and understand English Willingness to be randomized to an experimental condition Placement in a stable caregiving environment for two months without an impending transition Children currently taking psychotropic medications must have taken the medicine without dose adjustment for two months prior to study entry. Caregiver or child with a smartphone capable of downloading a freely available software application. Exclusion Criteria: Psychiatric concerns requiring a higher level of care (e.g. suicidal ideation with intent; current psychotic disorder) An intelligence quotient (IQ) \< 70 Currently receiving a behavioral health intervention for concerns related to PTSD or pediatric trauma A participating caregiver who is a perpetrator of any identified trauma (e.g. sexual abuse) MRI contraindicators (e.g. presence of metal in the body)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Chad E Shenk, PhD

✉ chad.shenk@rochester.edu

📞 (585) 275-8704

Principal Investigator

Chad E Shenk, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Rochester

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06956781 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying PTSD. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06956781 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06956781 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chad.shenk@rochester.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06956781 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06956781 clinical trial?

NCT06956781 is sponsored by University of Rochester. The principal investigator is Chad E Shenk, PhD at University of Rochester. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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