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The Key to Integrated Trauma Treatment in Psychosis Trial
Led by Haukeland University Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-24
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Participants Needed
11
Research Sites
226 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
H
Haukeland University Hospital
Lead Sponsor
H
Helgeland Hospital Trust
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) have a significant trauma etiology: trauma has been reported in 65 - 80% in this patient group and have a negative impact on prognosis. Trauma treatment is currently not offered in SSDs due to a lack of evidence. KIT is a pragmatic trial comparing the effectiveness of added trauma focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to standard treatment in SSDs. The study will compare EMDR as add on to treatment as usual (TAU) to TAU in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). The overall aim is to examine the effectiveness of EMDR on trauma symptoms in SSDs. Participants will receive max. 26 sessions of EMDR, and complete assessments before, during and after the course of therapy, in addition to a period of time (6 months) after therapy to examine long-term effects.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Key to Integrated Trauma Treatment in Psychosis Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 16 years or older
- Diagnosis of schizophrenia spectrum disorder (ICD-10 codes F20-29) confirmed by SCID 5 CV
- Experienced trauma more than one month before assessment
- Currently distressed by trauma with a score of 5 or higher on item 21c of the Trauma and Life Events Checklist
- Able and motivated to participate in trauma-focused therapy
- Able to understand and provide informed consent for treatment and study participation
You will not qualify if you...
- Primary diagnosis of substance use or alcohol dependence
- Unable to understand spoken Norwegian
- Presence of organic psychosis or neurological disorder
- Acute psychosis defined by hospitalization, major medication changes, or mental health crises within the last 6 weeks
- Current or past 6 months trauma-focused therapy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 11 locations
1
Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, Norway, 5009
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2
Betanien DPS
Bergen, Norway
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3
Solli DPS
Bergen, Norway
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4
Voss DPS Bjørkeli
Bergen, Norway
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5
Helse Fonna HF
Haugesund, Norway
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6
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Oslo, Norway
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7
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway
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8
Helgeland Hospital HF
Sandnessjøen, Norway, 8800
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9
Stavanger University Hospital
Stavanger, Norway
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10
UNN
Tromsø, Norway
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11
St. Olav Hospital
Trondheim, Norway
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Research Team
E
Else-Marie Løberg, PhD, Professor
CONTACT
N
Nina Mørkved, PhD, Assoc. Professor
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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