"Finding Solid Ground" in Inpatient Treatment for Dissociative Disorder Patients Followed by Tran… (NCT07432646) | Clinical Trial Compass
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"Finding Solid Ground" in Inpatient Treatment for Dissociative Disorder Patients Followed by Transition to Outpatient Treatment Settings: A 1-year Follow-up Pilot Study
Norway30 participantsStarted 2023-06-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the pilot is to examine the usefulness of the psychoeducational program, Finding Solid Ground, for patients with dissociative disorders in a naturalistc observational study, involving a 3-months inpatient treatment followed by patients continuation with the program in their local outpatient settings, by examining outcome of main trauma-related symptoms and adaptive coping. In addition, performing focus-group interviews with the patient groups at discharge and at follow-up, to gain information on their subjective experiences from participating in the program. The patients' therapists in the outpatient settings are invited to give written feedback on their experiences from working with FSG.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The study include adults (minimum age of 18 years) with a complex dissociative disorder related to childhood trauma. All patients had received outpatient therapy with insufficient effect. Patients were diagnosed with at DSM-IV dissociative disorder, transformed to the ICD-10 dissociative disorders.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ongoing psychosis, severe ongoing drug addiction, very disturbed group functioning, ongoing severe life crisis, mental disability, severe unsafe behavior (suicidality, self-harm).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This pilot study used a program called 'Finding Solid Ground' for people with dissociative disorders like DID and DDNOS during inpatient treatment — do you think my specific diagnosis and current care setting would have matched the kind of patients this study focused on?
2The study tracked people for a full year as they moved from inpatient to outpatient care, measuring things like PTSD symptoms, emotion regulation, and self-compassion — based on those outcomes, what do the results suggest about whether this type of structured transition program could be relevant to my own treatment plan?
3Since this was a pilot study with no assigned phase, the evidence it generates is still early-stage — how does that affect how much weight you'd give it when we're deciding on my treatment approach compared to more established options?
4The study measured dissociation specifically using the Dissociative Experiences Scale — given where I currently score on measures like that, do you think an approach like 'Finding Solid Ground' addresses the aspects of my symptoms that are most important to treat right now?
5Because recruitment is now completed and this was a pilot, the program itself may not be widely available — are there clinicians or inpatient programs in our area that use 'Finding Solid Ground' or a similar trauma-focused approach for dissociative disorders that we could explore together?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Progress in Treatment Questionnaire (PITQ-p)
Timeframe: at respectively: baseline (T1); 3 months (T2); and 1-year follow-up (T3)