Comparing two therapies for trauma memories
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two types of therapy—EMDR and imagery rescripting—to help people who have upsetting memories or nightmares from past events. It's for people with depression or PTSD, and you'll need to come to therapy twice a week.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 70 years old.
- You have unwanted memories or nightmares about a past event.
- You have been diagnosed with depression or PTSD (or both).
- You can attend therapy twice a week, plus a weekly coaching session.
- You are fluent in Dutch.
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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