Internet-delivered therapy for young people with PTSD
Official title: Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Internet-delivered Trauma-focused CBT for Young People With PTSD
Run by Karolinska Institutet · NCT06185244 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special online therapy for PTSD can help young people aged 13-17 feel better compared to a different online therapy that focuses on relaxation and education.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 4, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 4, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 13, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06185244 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 13-17 with a primary diagnosis of PTSD who are fluent in Swedish and have internet access.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose PTSD is not the primary concern or who have serious mental health symptoms requiring immediate clinical attention 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of therapist-guided internet-delivered trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (iTF-CBT) compared to an active control group receiving therapist-guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy that includes relaxation techniques and psychoeducation. Young participants aged 13-17 with a primary diagnosis of PTSD will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment arms over a 12-week period. The study will assess outcomes using the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 and will also explore secondary outcomes such as cost-effectiveness and predictors of symptom change. An internal pilot will be conducted with the first 20 participants to gather qualitative feedback on their experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an accessible and effective treatment option for young people suffering from PTSD.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using internet-delivered therapies for mental health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 13-17 years, * Primary PTSD diagnosis * Fluent in Swedish * Access to the Internet at home or can use vouchers for internet-access to their phone. * Parent/guardian willing and able to take part in treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * PTSD is not the primary concern * Initiation or adjustment of any psychotropic medication within the last 4 weeks prior to commencement of treatment * Serious mental health symptoms, such as mania, psychosis, alcohol, or substance use disorders or current suicide risk warranting immediate clinical attention. * Ongoing trauma-focused CBT or Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing Therapy * Ongoing trauma-related threat
Where it's running
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Barn och ungdomspsykiatrin, BUP Internetenhet and Save the Children
Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Bragesjö, PhD — Karolinska Institutet/Region Stockholm
- Study coordinator: Maria Bragesjö
- Email: maria.bragesjo@ki.se
- Phone: +46(0)703399387
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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.