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A Brief Intervention for PTSD - BWRT

Norway82 participantsStarted 2025-05-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate if a novel brief intervention for Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is comparable to other traditional clinical interventions for symptom reduction.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have experienced at least one traumatic experience throughout their lifetime * Participants must meet the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD, or subthreshold PTSD * The following DSM-5 criteria must be fulfilled: * A (exposure to traumatic stressor), * in addition to three out of four of the following symptom-clusters; * B (intrusion), * C (avoidance), * D (negative alterations in cognitions and mood), * E (alterations in arousal and reactivity) * A marked decline in functioning and symptom persistence for over a month Exclusion Criteria: * ongoing psychotic disorders, or a history of psychosis, * severe suicidal ideation, * bipolar disorder, * BMI index too low to benefit from psychological interventions, * severe alcohol or substance dependence, * serious somatic illness or brain damage, * participation in concurrent psychotherapy.

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

The Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5)

Timeframe: Data collection will take place baseline (T1), three weeks post treatment (T2) and at 6-month follow-up (T3).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07460817

SponsorUniversity of Bergen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-12-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.