Understanding trauma responses in children and teenagers

Plain-English translation of NCT06918899 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated April 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

What is this trial?

This research study is trying to understand how common complex post-traumatic stress disorder (a more severe form of trauma response) is in children and teenagers who have experienced trauma. Researchers want to learn more about what happens in children's brains and emotions after trauma, and what helps some children cope better than others.

Many children experience trauma, but doctors don't fully understand how many develop complex trauma responses or what factors influence their recovery. This study aims to fill that gap so that healthcare providers can better recognize and treat children who need help after traumatic experiences.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 7 and 18 years old
you have experienced at least one traumatic event
you speak Turkish fluently and can read and understand study materials
you and your parent or guardian are willing to participate
you are able to complete interviews and answer questions (without severe developmental or communication barriers)

You likely don't qualify if…

you or your parent experiences psychotic or manic symptoms
you have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability at a level that would make it hard to participate in assessments
you or your parent do not speak Turkish or lack the ability to read study materials
you or your parent refuse to participate in the study

What participation looks like

You and your parent or guardian will visit the clinic at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. You'll meet with doctors and researchers who will ask you and your parent questions about your experiences, feelings, and behaviors using several questionnaires. You'll also complete an emotion recognition test on a computer. The study involves interviews and written assessments, but no medications or invasive procedures.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Turkey (Türkiye)

Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Fatih