NCT00784771

Brief Summary

Chronic combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder can be difficult to treat. The investigators believe that hypnosis, with a stress on the sensation of scent which often plays a role in the traumatic memories, can offer help for victims of this disorder who continue to suffer after receiving other treatments.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
36

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2005

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2005

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2007

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 3, 2008

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 4, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

November 20, 2015

Status Verified

November 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

November 3, 2008

Last Update Submit

November 19, 2015

Conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Keywords

HypnotherapyHypnosisPTSD

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Impact of Event Scale

    Baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, one year

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Beck Depression Inventory

    Baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, one year

  • Dissociative Experience Scale

    Baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, one year

Interventions

Hypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning (HOC)BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • A diagnosis of chronic combat-related PTSD according to DSM-IV criteria (APA, 1994), as determined by semi-structured psychiatric interview conducted by a psychiatrist with over ten years of experience treating PTSD
  • Flashbacks and/or panic attacks with olfactory components
  • Prior attempt at treatment with unsatisfactory results
  • Competence and agreement to sign an informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Evidence of psychosis
  • Severe traumatic brain injury
  • Post-concussion syndrome
  • Uncontrolled substance abuse.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Combat Stress Reaction Unit, Medical Corps, Mental Health Department, Israel Defense Forces

Tel Litwinsky, Ramat Gan, 71700, Israel

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress Disorders, TraumaticTrauma and Stressor Related DisordersMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 3, 2008

First Posted

November 4, 2008

Study Start

January 1, 2005

Primary Completion

February 1, 2007

Study Completion

February 1, 2007

Last Updated

November 20, 2015

Record last verified: 2008-11

Locations

IL(1)