Helping children and families cope with trauma and stress related to race
Official title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Evidence-based Trauma Interventions (Trauma Focused CBT - TF-CBT; and Trauma Systems Therapy - TST), Baseline Index Trauma, and PTSD Symptoms in the Context of Contributing Stress From Racialized Trauma and Acculturation Stress
Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT05974176 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two therapy approaches to help children and their families cope with trauma and stress related to race, aiming to improve their emotional well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 237 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05974176 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 5-17 who have experienced trauma and are showing signs of PTSD, along with a parent or guardian willing to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with intellectual disabilities or those experiencing active suicidality or homicidality 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 two evidence-based interventions, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Trauma Systems Therapy (TST), for children and adolescents aged 5-17 who have experienced trauma and are facing additional stress from racialized trauma and acculturation. The interventions aim to address emotional dysregulation associated with PTSD in both the child and their parent or guardian. By focusing on the unique challenges posed by racial and cultural factors, the study seeks to provide tailored support for affected families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the mental health outcomes of traumatized children and their families by providing culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar therapeutic approaches, particularly in addressing trauma in diverse populations, indicating a promising avenue for this intervention.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * Individual with intellectual disability with an IQ\<70 * Individual with active suicidality, homicidality, or other symptoms at the time of enrollment that warrants hospitalization
Where it's running
-
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aaron Reliford — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Aaron Reliford
- Email: Aaron.reliford@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 646-594-8895
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy to Lessen Morbidity After Burn Injury
This study tests whether ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can be safely given to adults with significant burn injuries to help reduce trauma-related symptoms.
-
Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy adapted for autistic children and teens (pilot implementation)
This pilot will try TF‑CBT adapted for autistic children and teens with trauma-related symptoms to see if community mental health clinicians can deliver it and families find it acceptable.
-
Low-intensity focused ultrasound targeting the ventral anterior cingulate for PTSD in frontline healthcare workers
This trial tests whether a single session of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to a brain region called the ventral anterior cingulate can change brain activity and reduce PTSD symptoms in frontline healthcare workers.
-
Group Cognitive Processing Therapy for people in prison with PTSD and substance use
This trial tests whether group Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) delivered in prison helps adults with PTSD and recent drug problems reduce trauma symptoms, substance use, and re-offending after release.
-
Early postpartum treatments to reduce PTSD: written exposure versus capnometry-guided breathing
This project tests whether written exposure therapy or capnometry-guided breathing can reduce PTSD symptoms in new mothers after a traumatic childbirth.
-
Group Traumatic Episode Protocol for birth-related trauma
This program will try online Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP) to reduce trauma symptoms and improve wellbeing and parent-infant bonding for people who experienced a traumatic birth in the past 18 months.
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.