Tests trauma therapy for people with PTSD and psychosis
Tests trauma-focused prolonged exposure therapy in adults with PTSD and psychosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effectiveness of Trauma Therapy Using Prolonged Exposure for Patients With PTSD and a Comorbid Psychotic Disorder
Key facts
- Where
- Hamburg, GermanySee the site
Where in Germany
- Medicalschool HamburgHamburg, GermanyTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Medicalschool Hamburg
- Trial code
- NCT06048172
- Record updated
- 21 September 2023
- Original description
Psychosis patients with comorbid PTSD will be treated with trauma therapy.Read full original descriptionShow less
How Effective and Safe is Trauma Therapy Using Prolonged Exposure for Patients With PTSD and a Comorbid Psychotic Disorder? Treatment Trauma and Psychosis -TEP
Psychosis patients with comorbid PTSD will be treated with trauma therapy.
Inclusion: Presence of a psychotic disorder (F20) or affective disorder with psychotic symptoms(F30) according to DSM-5; comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to DSM-5 (CAPS-5 score ≥ 23); At least 18 years old; Good knowledge of the German language; Willingness to participate in randomisation and trauma-focused therapy.
Exclusion: Changes in neuroleptic or antidepressant therapy within the last 4 weeks (exclusion of drug effects); Any substance dependence with continued use other than nicotine and/or caffeine dependence; IQ of 70 or less; Acute suicidality; Pregnant women.