Dual tasking in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): does the emotional valence of the distracting task matter?

Recruiting

• Conditions: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); 10002861; psychotrauma

• Registration Number: NL-OMON47667
• Lead Sponsor: Parnassia Bavo Groep (Den Haag)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

- Regular intake procedure has been completed
- Primary diagnosis of PTSD according to DSM-5 criteria
- EMDR or TF-CBT (Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavior Therapy) have been
indicated as treatment of first choice or has started less than 3 months
earlier
- Age between 18 and 65
- Use of medication (if any) was stable during last 2 months before recruitement
- Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Comorbidity with other serious emotional or psycho-social problems including
crisis, suicidality,
severe addiction to alcohol and/or drugs and psychosis, that might interfere
with a treatment that
primarily targets PTSD
- An unsuccesful but lege artis performed treatment with EMDR or TF-CBT for the
same presenting trauma problems has taken place during the last two years

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Changes in vividness and emotionality of the traumatic memories as measured on<br /><br>Visual Analogue Scales (VAS).</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Possible moderating effects of general psychopathology, working memory capacity<br /><br>and self-esteem.</p><br>