Status:

UNKNOWN

Effectiveness of Trauma Therapy in Patients With PTSD and Comorbid Psychotic Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Hamburg-Eppendorf

Conditions:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Psychotic Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-100 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Effectiveness of trauma therapy using prolonged exposure for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with comorbid psychotic disorder

Detailed Description

Background and goals: Patients with psychotic disorders often report traumatizing experiences in their biography and show symptoms of a trauma-related disorder. It is assumed that around 30 percent of...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • have a diagnosis of a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD spectrum disorder (ICD-10, F43.1, confirmed by SCID-5 and CAPS)
  • have a diagnosis of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (ICD-10, F2, confirmed by SCID-5)
  • patients will be reporting distressing AH for at least six months (to be beyond the startle and adjustment phase ) and score ≥ 3 on either item 8 or item 9 of the PSYRATS-AH;
  • be ≥ 18 years of age
  • good knowledge of the German language
  • Willingness to participate in randomization and trauma-focused therapy

Exclusion

  • Changes in neuroleptic or antidepressant therapy within the last 4 weeks (exclusion of drug effects)
  • Any substance addiction with continued use other than nicotine and / or caffeine addiction
  • IQ of 70 or less
  • Acute suicidality
  • Pregnant women

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 20 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04911010

Start Date

January 20 2021

End Date

September 1 2025

Last Update

June 2 2021

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University Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany, 20146