Adding sound to therapy for acute stress disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding sound-based therapy to standard psychological help soon after a traumatic event can reduce symptoms of acute stress disorder. It aims to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You went through a potentially traumatic event (not the death of someone close) and were seen at the emergency psychiatry unit within the past month.
- You have been diagnosed with acute stress disorder by a professional.
- You have health insurance and agree to participate.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not participating in another study.
- You don't have severe physical limitations, hearing problems, or certain serious mental or brain conditions that would interfere.
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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