Comparing telehealth and in-person therapy for youth with PTSD in Puerto Rico
Official title: Addressing Barriers to Care Among Underserved Youth: Telehealth Delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - A Randomized Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
Run by Medical University of South Carolina · NCT06332209 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether therapy for PTSD delivered online works as well as in-person therapy for young people in Puerto Rico who have experienced trauma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06332209 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are youth aged 7-18 who have experienced at least one traumatic event and exhibit clinically significant post-traumatic stress symptoms.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, active psychotic symptoms, pervasive developmental delays, or those living with the perpetrator of their abuse may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) delivered via telehealth compared to traditional clinic-based TF-CBT for youth experiencing trauma symptoms in Puerto Rico. It employs a randomized controlled trial design to assess improvements in trauma symptoms, as well as the feasibility, acceptability, and engagement of telehealth delivery by community providers. The study aims to provide insights into the implementation factors that influence the success of telehealth interventions in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve access to effective trauma therapy for youth in Puerto Rico, potentially leading to better mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with telehealth approaches for mental health treatment, suggesting that this method could be effective for trauma-focused therapy as well.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 7-18 years old * experienced at least one traumatic event * present with clinically significant levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms Exclusion Criteria: * significant suicidal ideation * substance use disorder * active psychotic symptoms * pervasive developmental delays, * currently living with or in close contact with the perpetrator of their abuse
Where it's running
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Regan Stewart, PhD
- Email: stewartr@musc.edu
- Phone: 843-792-4195
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.