Plain-English translation of NCT04626050 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Post-traumatic Stress Disorder research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing two brief, non-medication approaches to help healthcare workers who have experienced trauma on the job: narrative writing therapy and medical music therapy. Both are offered during the first phase of the study. If you still meet criteria for PTSD after that, you're invited to choose between two additional evidence-based talk therapies in phase two.
Many healthcare workers experience lasting anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms after difficult work events, but there aren't enough treatment options available quickly. This study is looking for ways to help more workers recover using approaches that are brief, accessible, and can be done remotely.
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You'll start with phase one, which lasts two weeks and includes four sessions (either writing or music therapy—you'll be randomly assigned). Each session takes about 20 minutes and is done remotely. After phase one, you'll be reassessed. If you meet criteria for PTSD, you can choose to continue to phase two, where you'll pick between two talk therapies and attend ten 75-minute sessions over five weeks. All sessions happen by video or phone.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
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