Movement in Trauma. An explorative study on the effects of a psychomotor intervention in the first phase of treatment for patients with complex trauma.
Completed
- Conditions
- posttraumatic stress disordertrauma10002861
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON42297
- Lead Sponsor
- niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 110
Inclusion Criteria
In both the observational (study A) and the experimental study (study B) patients will be included
1) who start treatment in one of the participating specialized centers for trauma
2) with a diagnosis PTSD (DSM-IV)
3) who are capable of giving informed consent
For the experimental study: 4) who are motivated to participate in a psychomotor group intervention.
Exclusion Criteria
Potential participants for both studies will be excluded if :
1) They are younger than 18.
2) Have a known IQ lower than 80
3) Actual suicide risk as observed by their therapist/intaker
4) Known to be addicted to alcohol or drugs as reported by therapist/intaker.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Outcome measures are trauma related symptoms, dissociation and general<br /><br>psychological wellbeing. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>To gain insight in how the intervention works also data is gathered on body<br /><br>attitude, body awareness and mastery. Participants in the new module are asked<br /><br>to evaluate the intervention and their therapist</p><br>