The feasibility and effectiveness of trauma-focussed imaginal exposure for voice hearing following adverse life experiences: A pilot trial (The Recall study).

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Auditory hallucinations; Mental Health - Schizophrenia; Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001503415
• Lead Sponsor: Swinburne University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-10-31
• Study Completion: 2019-09-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

(a) aged 18-75
(b) persistent voice hearing that has been present for > 6 months and is currently occurring at least twice a week
(c) a history of criterion A traumatic events, childhood adversity or significant interpersonal victimisation (assessed by standardised trauma checklists)
(d) has made some conceptual links between their past adverse experiences and their experience of voice hearing and, for this reason, is motivated to undertake a trauma-focussed intervention
e) has a sufficient level of English language to participate in study requirements

Exclusion Criteria

a) recent (past month) or planned change in psychiatric medication
b) substance induced voices OR current substance dependence issues that would interfere with participation in the trial
c) Intellectual disability (Wechsler Test of Adult Reading estimated IQ < 70)
(d) Acute risk to self or others, defined by the presence of suicidal or homicidal thoughts with current intent.
e) Participant’s treating team report that undertaking the study treatment would pose a serious risk to the safety of the participant or the safety of other people.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified