Plain-English translation of NCT06943560 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our PTSD 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 a new approach to help people with PTSD manage their emotions more effectively. The idea is simple: different emotional situations call for different coping strategies. The study teaches people when to use distraction (stepping away from the emotion) versus reappraisal (reframing the situation), depending on how intense their emotional reaction is.
Current PTSD treatments help many people, but researchers want to know if teaching people to be more flexible and strategic about which coping tool they use—rather than relying on the same approach every time—might lead to even better outcomes.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two online training groups, each receiving seven sessions over several weeks. The sessions include learning about emotion-management strategies, practicing selecting the right strategy while viewing emotional images on a computer, and completing homework assignments where you apply what you learned to real daily situations. You'll be assessed before the training starts, immediately after it ends, and again 3 months later to see if your PTSD symptoms improve.
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Israel
Sponsor
Tel Aviv University
Enrollment target
~80 participants
Started
October 2022
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2025.
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Central contact
Gal Sheppes, PhD
Tel Aviv University
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