This study will examine the efficacy of this Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) in a CSA and war related trauma sample by comparing it with treatment as usual (TAU). It will also attempt to develop protocols to implement this new technology…
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Brief title
Condition
- Other condition
- Anxiety disorders and symptoms
Synonym
Health condition
stemmingsstoornissen en -symptomen
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Primary dependent variables will be self-reported symptoms of PTSD and
depression at pre, post and follow-up measurements, assessed with the PCL-5 and
BDI-II.
Secondary outcome
Secondary dependent variable will be symptom reduction and improvement of
well-being at pre, post and follow-up measurements, assessed with the OQ-45-2.
Background summary
Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a commonly reported form of abuse and
represents a worldwide problem. Sexual contact involving an adult and a child
is reported in large numbers by both men and women and is associated with
serious mental health problems such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and
depression in adulthood, which mediate suicide. Also combat related war-trauma
is associated with PTSD, whereas 5% to 8% of the Dutch military personnel is
diagnosed with PTSD after deployment. PTSD is characterized by symptoms as
persistent re-experiencing of the traumatic event, avoidance of stimuli
associated with the trauma, numbing of general responsiveness, and symptoms of
increased arousal such as irritability or outbursts of anger and it is one of
the most prevalent axis 1 disorders for which psychotherapy is widely
practiced. Depression is one of the most common co morbid disorders when PTSD
is diagnosed. Exposure to the traumatic memories or cues of the traumatic event
often plays an important role in reducing symptoms of PTSD. There is also an
important connection between the specificity of the autobiographical memory and
PTSD and depression symptoms; these symptoms have been related to a reduced
specificity in autobiographical memory.
Study objective
This study will examine the efficacy of this Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
(VRET) in a CSA and war related trauma sample by comparing it with treatment as
usual (TAU). It will also attempt to develop protocols to implement this new
technology into clinical practice and collect data to develop a treatment
progress prediction model.
Study design
A randomized controlled intervention study.
Intervention
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET)
Study burden and risks
Each participant will receive treatment (VRET or TAU). Based on previous
results, it is expected that VRET will be effective for clients as compared to
TAU. No significant risks are associated with participation. In case of symptom
persistence or increase contact with a therapist or an independent expert is
available for participants. The benefit of participation is reduction of mental
health issues as symptoms of PTSD and depression.
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
Rotterdam 3062PA
NL
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
Rotterdam 3062PA
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
1) principal diagnosis meeting DSM-IV criteria for PTSD and/or major depression following CSA or war related trauma
2) between the ages of 18 and 70-years-old
3) having sufficient fluency in Dutch to complete treatment and research protocol
Exclusion criteria
1) current bipolar disorder
2) current psychotic disorders
3) current suicidality
4) high dissociation level (DES cut-off score >= 40)
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL46279.078.13 |