Group-based Stabilization and Skill Training for Patients With Lasting Posttraumatic Reactions in Mental Health Care
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorSt. Olavs Hospital
About this trial
This study evaluates the addition of a group based stabilization and skill-training intervention to individual out-patient treatment for long lasting post-traumatic reactions. Half of the participants will receive the combined treatment while the other half will receive individual treatment as usual.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Receiving treatment in ordinary out-patient clinics
Having been exposed to or witnessing to traumatic event(s) defined as "one or several extremely threatening or horrific events or series of events or situations being of such a character which is likely to overwhelming distress in almost anyone in a similar situation", measured by Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire
Presenting with posttraumatic reactions such as hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusions, emotional dysregulation or interpersonal difficulties.
Symptom duration for a minimum of six months.
Disqualifiers
Active psychotic symptoms.
Substance or drug addiction or abuse.
High suicidal risk considered by the individual therapist.
Having participated in the course previously.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Group-based stabilization and skill training in addition to individual treatment
- Treatment as usual
Treatment groups
160 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
St. Olavs Hospital
Lead sponsor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov