Post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
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
| Measure | Time 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
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences