posttraumatic stress disorder trauma
Conditions
Interventions
EMDR condition: this condition is, under supervision, performed by
EMDR-therapists trained in treating complex trauma, according to the
EMDR-protocol (De Jongh en Ten Broeke, 2003). Sessions take 90
Sponsors
Stichting Centrum 45 (Oegstgeest)
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * the patient has been diagnosed with PTSD according to DSM-IV * the patient asks for help concerning the reprocessing of trauma or reduction of PTSD-symptoms * the patient is able to speak about his/her traumatic experiences
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * the patient suffers from a comorbid disorder which requires care in another setting(i.e. developmental disorder, cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder not related to PTSD, bipolar disorder, sexual disorder, antisocial personality disorder or other serious personality disorder) * the patient suffers from a serious comorbid disorder which should be the initial focus of treatment (i.e. psychotic disorder, depressive disorder with psychotic features and/or serious suicidal ideations, eating disorder, substance dependence)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Traumasymptoms (according to DSM-IV) as measured by the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis of PTSD according to the SCID module PTSD. Comorbid symptoms (anxiety, depression), as measured by the Hopkins Symptom Check List (HSCL-25). Quality of life, as measured by the WHOQOL-BREF. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed