Does tracking trauma memories help PTSD?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether answering daily questions about your intrusive trauma memories through a phone app can reduce PTSD symptoms. It could help you understand and cope with unwanted memories.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- You experience intrusive symptoms, like unwanted memories or flashbacks of a traumatic event.
- You are not currently receiving trauma-focused therapy (like cognitive processing therapy or EMDR).
- You do not have a psychotic disorder (like schizophrenia), bipolar disorder, or a significant personality disorder.
- You are not using drugs or alcohol heavily, and you are not at serious risk of harming yourself or others.
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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