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Intensive Trauma-Focused Treatment for Adolescents With PTSD: Feasibility and Preliminary Effects

Recruitingn/aAges 13 Years - 17 YearsAllKarolinska Institutet
NCT07052474 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in adolescents is a debilitating condition that, without timely intervention, risks becoming chronic and severely impairing development. Although evidence-based treatments such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are effective, they typically require weekly sessions over 6-9 months, which many adolescents struggle to complete. High dropout rates remain a significant clinical challenge. Intensive trauma-focused interventions have shown promising outcomes in adults, including rapid symptom reduction and improved retention. Inspired by a Dutch model, this project evaluates a Swedish adaptation of Korte Intensieve Traumabehandeling (KIT), which combines EMDR, elements of TF-CBT, physical activity, and parental support in a 5-day intensive treatment. This project is a pilot stu

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Patients with PTSD between 13 and 17 years of age who are referred to the specialized trauma unit within Stockholm Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Patients who meet inclusion criteria after assessment at the BUP Trauma Unit are informed about the study. If interested, they attend a meeting to receive further information and provide consent. Background data is collected, and a diagnostic interview (CAPS-CA-5) is scheduled. Inclusion is decided during treatment planning meetings. Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of PTSD * No or stable medication involving antidepressants, stimulants, and/or antipsychotics * At least one caregiver can participate in the treatment Exclusion Criteria: * High risk for suicide * IQ below 75 * Current substance abuse
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What it tests

  • Intensive trauma-focused treatment
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Where

1 site
Centre for Psychiatry Research
Stockholm, Sweden
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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