Status:

UNKNOWN

A Study on the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and War Related Trauma

Lead Sponsor:

Erasmus Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Conditions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) and combat related war-trauma are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. PTSD is one of the most prevalent Diagnostic and Statist...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • principal diagnosis meeting DSM-IV criteria for PTSD and/or major depression following CSA or war related trauma
  • between the ages of 18 and 70-years-old
  • having sufficient fluency in Dutch to complete treatment and research protocol

Exclusion

  • current bipolar disorder
  • current psychotic disorders
  • current suicidality
  • high dissociation level (Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) cut-off score ≥ 40)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02234076

Start Date

October 1 2014

End Date

October 1 2016

Last Update

August 17 2016

Active Locations (3)

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1

Reinier van Arkel Groep PTC ZN

's-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands

2

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, 3000 DR

3

PsyQ

Rotterdam/The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands