Trial Information

Summary: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Do you know a child who has:

• Been involved in a serious accident?
• Been assaulted?
• Been abused or abandoned?
• Witnessed a violent crime?

Traumatic life events such as these may, in some children, trigger a disorder known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some signs and symptoms experienced by children with PTSD include:

• Trouble sleeping or recurring nightmares
• Withdrawal from friends and family
• Avoiding activities they used to enjoy
• Complaining about physical ailments
• Difficulty concentrating

Many children with PTSD may need treatment to help overcome these symptoms and move on with their lives. The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking volunteers for a study of an investigational medication that may help to relieve the symptoms associated with this disorder.

All study participants receive three sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) during the screening process.

If you know of a child who is between the ages of 6-17 and experiencing the above symptoms after a traumatic life event and are interested in learning more about this study, please call (800)236-2898.

Participation is free of charge and all information is kept confidential. Offices located in Galveston and Clear Lake.

Study Criteria:

• Ages 6-17
• If engaged in CBT/psychotherapy for something other than PTSD, must have started at least two months before study initiation.

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.