F43.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Phase 1: Development of an experimental paradigm to investigate VR technology as an adjunct to trauma-focused therapy. Individual triggers will be constructed and linked to the patients traum
Sponsors
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie I der Universität Ulm (Weissenau)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants (aged 18-65 years) with clinically diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) + borderline personality disorder (BPD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5, who are able to consent and are scheduled for trauma-focused psychotherapy in an inpatient setting.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Presence of a schizophrenic disorder - severe affective disorder - Substance dependence - Brain-organic impairment - Neurological disorder - Minor aptitude - Poor command of the German language - Acute suicidal tendencies - Pregnancy or breastfeeding - Lack of informed consent
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Degree of gradation of the "immersion" factor of the virtually generated, individualized triggers | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The feasibility and acceptance of the treatment are assessed on the basis of the length of stay and tolerance of the treatment as well as the feedback questionnaires on the VR experience. Completion of trauma-focused psychotherapy is defined as participation in all exposure sessions. Participants' reactions to the proposed trauma therapy and specific reasons for refusal are documented and evaluated. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactStefan Tschöke
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie I der Universität Ulm (Weissenau)
Outcome results
None listed