Video texts for PTSD in youth
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if brief videos sent by text message can help reduce PTSD symptoms in youth aged 15 to 25. If you have PTSD symptoms and live in Canada, you may be able to join from home using your phone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 25 years old.
- You have PTSD symptoms (scoring 31 or higher on a PTSD checklist).
- You directly experienced or witnessed a traumatic event (like death, injury, or sexual violence), or it happened to a close family member or friend.
- You have a mobile phone with texting and video capabilities, and a data plan.
- You live in Canada.
- You can read and understand English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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