Conversion Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
The interventions consist of applying psychodynamic psychotherapy to patients with Conversion Disorders. A total of 120 participants will be randomly allocated (1:1 randomization). Intervention Group
Sponsors
Programa de Pós-graduação em Medicina Interna e Ciências da Saúde
Municipio de São José dos Pinhais
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants of both sexes; over 18 years of age; diagnosed with Conversion Disorder
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Inability to respond to the instruments used during the interview due to any medical condition; absence of typical conversion disorder symptoms for at least 8 weeks prior to the recruitment date; inability to participate in the study due to substance use disorders; refusal to sign the informed consent form; patients already undergoing psychotherapeutic treatment elsewhere, other than the clinic hosting this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A reduction in the frequency of Conversion Disorder symptoms is expected after the application of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Data were collected before, during, and 3 months after the interventions | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A decrease in the severity of depressive and anxious symptoms, as well as in functional loss and quality of life, is expected. Data were collected before, during, and 3 months after the interventions | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactHélio Teive
Programa de Pós-graduação em Medicina Interna e Ciências da Saúde
Outcome results
None listed