Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Conditions
Interventions
Exposure to traumatic memories in combination with an emotionally positive
distracting task versus an emotionally neutral distracting task.
Sponsors
Parnassia Bavo Groep (Den Haag)
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Regular intake procedure has been completed - Primary diagnosis of PTSD according to DSM-5 criteria - EMDR or TF-CBT (Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavior Therapy) have been indicated as treatment of first choice or has started less than 3 months earlier - Age between 18 and 65 - Use of medication (if any) was stable during last 2 months before recruitement - Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Comorbidity with other serious emotional or psycho-social problems including crisis, suicidality, severe addiction to alcohol and/or drugs and psychosis, that might interfere with a treatment that primarily targets PTSD - An unsuccesful but lege artis performed treatment with EMDR or TF-CBT for the same presenting trauma problems has taken place during the last two years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in vividness and emotionality of the traumatic memories as measured on Visual Analogue Scales (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Possible moderating effects of general psychopathology, working memory capacity and self-esteem. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed