EMDR therapy for cancer patients with PTSD
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment combining group and individual EMDR therapy to help cancer patients who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from their diagnosis or treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer.
- You have symptoms of PTSD, as measured by a score above 32 on a common PTSD questionnaire.
- You are not currently receiving any other specialized trauma therapy.
- If you are on psychiatric medication, your dose must have been steady for at least 2 months before joining.
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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