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Exploring the impact of the Adaptive Disclosure technique on reducing the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in veterans: a randomized controlled trial

Exploring the impact of the Adaptive Disclosure technique on reducing the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in veterans: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160815029377N4
Enrollment
58
Registered
2025-03-05
Start date
2025-02-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After obtaining the ethical approval code, clinical trial registration code, and other necessary permissions from Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, the research

Sponsors

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years or older Psychiatric veterans with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, or treated substance abuse or dependency problems are permitted.) Have sufficient insight to receive the adaptive disclosure technique through the Mental State Examination (MSE) Have informed consent to enter the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of interest in continuing participation in the study. Suicidal behavior or homicide, requiring urgent or emergency evaluation or treatment within the past three months. Serious Axis I mental disorders such as psychotic disorders or Bipolar I disorder are not eligible. Simultaneous enrollment in any cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, or any other treatment involving systematic disclosure of disturbing memories related to the establishment. Loss of self-insight. Inability to communicate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
??? The severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is measured using the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL), with a score range of 17 to 85. The score is obtained by summing the responses to 17 items based on a Likert scale. The cutoff score for diagnosing PTSD is set at 50 for military personnel samples and has been validated exclusively for military populations. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins and immediately after the intervention ends. Method of measurement: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Malekzadeh

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

mzh541@yahoo.com+98 74 3334 6078

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026