Status:
RECRUITING
Mechanistic Interventions and Neuroscience of Dissociation
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Dissociation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the neurophysiological mechanisms of an intervention to reduce symptoms of dissociation in traumatized people. The intervention will be tested in dissociative trau...
Detailed Description
People exposed to chronic trauma face devastating effects to the brain and body. Chronically traumatized people become highly distressed when attending to emotional stimuli, which can lead to feelings...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- experience of at least one Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Criterion A trauma (assessed using the Life Events Checklist)
- a score of 7 or higher on the Multiscale Dissociation Inventory (MDI) depersonalization subscale
- willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion
- actively psychotic and cognitively compromised individuals (assessed using the Moderate-severe cognitive impairment screening tool (MoCA) will be excluded
- moderate or more severe substance dependence (assessed with the MINI)
- persons with imminent risk of physical violence to self or others
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 18 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
350 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04670640
Start Date
September 18 2021
End Date
January 31 2026
Last Update
August 1 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
Grady Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303
2
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213