Comparison of the Effectiveness of Narrative Exposure Therapy(NET) and Meta-Emotion Therapy(MET) in Individuals with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Narrative Exposure Therapy(NET) and Meta-Emotion Therapy(MET) on Autobiographical Memory, Somatization, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Symptom Severity in Individuals with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250123064492N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-09

Start date

2025-03-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Narrative Exposure Therapy. 14 sessions of 90 minutes. One session every week.Narrative exposure therapy involves exposing the emotional experience to memories of

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder based on the International Trauma Interview At least 20 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Use of substance or alcohol Receiving other psychotherapy concurrently

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Severity of symptoms of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder based on International Trauma Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before intervention-After the intervention is completed-3 month After the intervention is completed. Method of measurement: International Trauma Questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Autobiographical memory score in Williams and Broadbent's Autobiographical Memory Test. Timepoint: Before intervention-After the intervention is completed-3 month After the intervention is completed. Method of measurement: Williams and Broadbent Autobiographical Memory Test.;Somatization score in the 15-item Somatization Questionnaire. Timepoint: Williams and Broadbent Autobiographical Memory Test. Method of measurement: Patient Health Questionnaire 15 Items.;Post-Traumatic Growth score in Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory. Timepoint: Williams and Broadbent Autobiographical Memory Test. Method of measurement: Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory.	—

Measure

Time frame

Autobiographical memory score in Williams and Broadbent's Autobiographical Memory Test. Timepoint: Before intervention-After the intervention is completed-3 month After the intervention is completed. Method of measurement: Williams and Broadbent Autobiographical Memory Test.;Somatization score in the 15-item Somatization Questionnaire. Timepoint: Williams and Broadbent Autobiographical Memory Test. Method of measurement: Patient Health Questionnaire 15 Items.;Post-Traumatic Growth score in Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory. Timepoint: Williams and Broadbent Autobiographical Memory Test. Method of measurement: Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSahar Karimpour

Islamic Azad University

s.h.r.karimpour@gmail.com+98 61 3332 1438

Outcome results

None listed

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