Evaluation of the Efficacy of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

NCT05155930 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: JRI 2014-02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 17
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Study examining the effectiveness of 16 weeks of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Conditions

PTSD; Depression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) total score from pre- to post-treatment and 1-month follow up

  A 30-item validated instrument that contains frequency and intensity scales for PTSD symptoms . Subscales assess intrusion, avoidance, arousal and associated affective features.

  Change from baseline in PTSD symptom severity at up to 16 weeks of treatment and 1-month follow up.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Change in PTSD symptoms per the Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS) across four study time points

  Change from baseline in PTSD symptom severity at up to 8 weeks of treatment, 16 weeks of treatment and 1-month follow up.

• Change in symptoms of depression per the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) across 4 study time points

  Change from baseline in PTSD symptom severity at up to 8 weeks of treatment, 16 weeks of treatment and 1-month follow up.

• Change in interoceptive awareness per the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) across 4 study time points

  Change from baseline in PTSD symptom severity at up to 8 weeks of treatment, 16 weeks of treatment and 1-month follow up.

• Change in symptoms of dissociation per the Structured Interview for Disorders of Extreme Stress, Self-Report Version (SIDES-SR) over 4 study time points

  Change from baseline in PTSD symptom severity at up to 8 weeks of treatment, 16 weeks of treatment and 1-month follow up.

• Change in self-compassion per the Self Compassion Scale over four study time points

  Change from baseline in PTSD symptom severity at up to 8 weeks of treatment, 16 weeks of treatment and 1-month follow up.

Study Arms (1)

IFS

EXPERIMENTAL

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Behavioral: Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Interventions

Internal Family Systems (IFS) BEHAVIORAL

Weekly individual psychotherapy

IFS

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 56 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals between 18 and 58 years old, any race.
• A minimum two traumatic events prior to the age of 18 years.
• Current PTSD diagnosis per CAPS assessment with total symptom scores indicative of a moderate degree of severity (i.e. CAPS total score between 55 and 80).
• Clinically significant depressive symptoms as indicated by a total score of 14 or above on the BDI.

You may not qualify if:

• GAF \< 40.
• Diagnosis of schizophrenia, DID, Bipolar Disorder or other psychotic disorder not stated above.
• Substance dependence or abuse in the past 6 months, as defined by DSM IV criteria and judged by the PI.
• Current legal proceedings resulting from the traumatic events.
• Previous treatment in IFS.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Justice Resource Institute: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Hodgdon, H.B., Gustella-Anderson, F., Southwell, E., Hrubec, W., & Schwartz, R. (November, 2017). Pilot Study of Internal Family Systems Therapy for Adults with a History of Childhood Trauma and Chronic PTSD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS),Chicago, IL.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Depression

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Mental Disorders; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Hilary Hodgdon, Ph.D.

  Trauma Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy is a trauma-informed promising practice that has shown promise for individuals who struggle with trauma related symptoms including PTSD, dissociation and depression, as well as disruptions in self-concept and self-regulation. IFS places a heavy emphasis on aiding individuals in building an internalized sense of self-efficacy and self-compassion that may then support the development of self-regulatory capacity and reductions in trauma-related symptoms.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 24, 2017
• First Posted: December 14, 2021
• Study Start: March 18, 2014
• Primary Completion: July 15, 2016
• Study Completion: July 15, 2016
• Last Updated: December 14, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share