Status:

RECRUITING

Neural Connectivity During Therapy for Adolescent PTSD

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

PTSD

Adolescent

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Posttraumatic stress disorder in adolescence impairs neurobiological networks underlying cognitive, social and emotional skills. Neuroimaging research that seeks to identify the neural mechanisms of t...

Detailed Description

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during adolescence negatively impacts brain networks underlying cognitive, social, and emotional function. Early intervention is important for mitigating long-term...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ages 12-17 and Tanner stage 2 or above
  • history of interpersonal trauma
  • PTSD symptoms with a rating of '2' or higher on at least one symptom from each of the 4 clusters, using the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for Children and Adolescents, and having a duration of at least one month

Exclusion

  • current or past use of psychiatric medications
  • severe suicidal/homicidal ideation
  • current hospitalization
  • other current psychotherapy or previous treatment with TF-CBT
  • history of head injury with loss of consciousness for \>5 minutes
  • IQ\<85
  • major medical illness
  • MRI contraindications (metal in body; braces on teeth)
  • psychosis, bipolar 1, autism, developmental disorder, panic disorder
  • first-degree family member with diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar I disorder
  • substance dependence within the past 3 months or current drug use that is frequent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 29 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 28 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

180 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05423444

Start Date

November 29 2022

End Date

February 28 2027

Last Update

January 3 2025

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UT Health Department of Psychiatry

San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229