Randomised Trial Tests Telehealth Trauma-Focused CBT for Underserved Youth — Implementation Study Targets PTSD Care Barriers
247 Health News Editorial
·28 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsNew randomised trial evaluates telehealth delivery of trauma-focused CBT for underserved youth with PTSD. Study targets care barriers in Puerto Rico, examining both clinical effectiveness and real-world implementation feasibility.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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