Written therapy to reduce PTSD symptoms
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether “written exposure therapy” (writing about your upsetting experience in a structured way) can reduce PTSD symptoms. It may help you feel less distressed and sleep better, depending on your situation.
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Who can take part
- Be 18–65 years old
- Have PTSD or “subthreshold” PTSD (not all the way there, but still meeting symptom cutoffs)
- Have had trouble with insomnia (difficulty sleeping) at a noticeable level (Study 1)
- If you take psychiatric medicines, your dose must be stable for at least 4 weeks
- Be able to use a smartphone and follow an app (Study 1) or be able to read/write the study instructions (Study 2)
- Not currently in PTSD psychotherapy (talk therapy for PTSD) and no serious bipolar/psychosis, substance dependence, or moderate/severe traumatic brain injury
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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