Plain-English translation of NCT07430657 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated ·
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 whether nurses in your primary care doctor's office can effectively treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who've recently survived a serious heart event like a heart attack or stroke. The treatment, called Narrative Exposure Therapy, involves four sessions with a trained nurse where you talk through your traumatic experience in a structured, safe way. The study will compare this nurse-led approach to standard care with referrals to outside trauma specialists.
About one in three people who survive a life-threatening heart event develop PTSD, which can make their physical recovery worse by causing them to avoid medications and exercise. This trial exists because many patients struggle to access trauma treatment, and researchers want to know if bringing this proven therapy into primary care—where you already go for heart care—makes it easier to get help and actually improves outcomes.
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If you enroll, you'll be randomly assigned to either receive four sessions of trauma therapy with a nurse at your primary care clinic, or standard care with information and referrals to outside specialists. The nurse-led therapy involves meeting for four sessions where you'll talk through your experience and learn relaxation techniques. Either way, you'll complete questionnaires before, during, and after the study period to help researchers see how you're doing emotionally and physically.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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