Aim of the study is to gain insight in the results of a new intervention and to compare these with the results of the treatment for complex PTSD as it is now offered . It is also our goal to gain information on how patient characteristics and…
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Condition
- Anxiety disorders and symptoms
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Outcome measures are trauma related symptoms, dissociation and general
psychological wellbeing.
Secondary outcome
To gain insight in how the intervention works also data is gathered on body
attitude, body awareness and mastery. Participants in the new module are asked
to evaluate the intervention and their therapist
Background summary
Although around 50% of patients with PTSD can be treated effectively, but the
treatment of patients with complex (multiple and long term ) trauma is less
successful. Verbal interventions not always lead to sufficient insight as this
can be blocked by the loss of contact with one*s own body and the lack of
recognition and expression of emotions. In many occasions serious psychosomatic
complaints remain. To address these problems with recognising and regulating
emotions a body oriented intervention was developed to be offered in the first
phase of treatment.
Study objective
Aim of the study is to gain insight in the results of a new intervention and to
compare these with the results of the treatment for complex PTSD as it is now
offered . It is also our goal to gain information on how patient
characteristics and differences in the kind of treatment have an effect on the
results in regular treatment.
Study design
Quasi experimental design encompassing two separate studies A) In the first
observational study patients in specialized trauma centres will be followed for
8 months during regular treatment and B) In an intervention study that follows
this observational study only patients that participate in a new group
intervention offered by psychomotor therapists will be followed. Comparison of
the outcomes in both studies will be made.
Intervention
A body-oriented *psychomotor* intervention focused on stabilization that was
developed by psychomotor therapists specialized in complex trauma. 12 weekly
session are offered in which patients are supported to gain more contact with
their body without getting overwhelmed by motions, The interventions are
targeted at gaining more body awareness, trust and control.
Study burden and risks
Patients in study B are offered a new intervention but this intervention is
composed of elements that are regularly used in treatment for trauma patients.
All patients are asked to fill in questionnaires at the start and after 4 and 8
months. There are no extra risks involved in participating in this study.
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CC72 9713 GZ Groningen
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NL
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Inclusion criteria
In both the observational (study A) and the experimental study (study B) patients will be included
1) who start treatment in one of the participating specialized centers for trauma
2) with a diagnosis PTSD (DSM-IV)
3) who are capable of giving informed consent
For the experimental study: 4) who are motivated to participate in a psychomotor group intervention.
Exclusion criteria
Potential participants for both studies will be excluded if :
1) They are younger than 18.
2) Have a known IQ lower than 80
3) Actual suicide risk as observed by their therapist/intaker
4) Known to be addicted to alcohol or drugs as reported by therapist/intaker.
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL51054.042.14 |
| OMON | NL-OMON29146 |