Brief SEE FAR CBT: a short, focused therapy for adults with PTSD
Official title: A Clinical Study Evaluating the Effects of a Brief SEE FAR CBT Intervention Compared With Dynamic Psychotherapy Treatment as Usual on Psychological Outcomes in Adults With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Run by Community Stress Prevention Center · NCT07710573 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A 6-session Brief SEE FAR CBT treatment is tested against usual dynamic psychotherapy for adults with PTSD to see if it reduces symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Community Stress Prevention Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sha'ar Hanegev) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07710573 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 and older with PTSD symptoms (PCL-5 score 30-60), Hebrew-speaking, able to consent, and willing to participate in the assigned intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with PTSD outside the defined PCL-5 range or who cannot commit to the assessment schedule may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares a newly developed Brief SEE FAR CBT protocol to dynamic psychotherapy as the standard care for adults with PTSD. Participants receive six brief sessions targeting intrusive symptoms and then continue the full SEE FAR CBT program. Outcomes are measured with self-report questionnaires at baseline, after 6 and 12 sessions, and at a 3-month follow-up, focusing on PTSD symptoms as well as anxiety, depression, stress, resilience, somatic symptoms, and sleep. The study aims to determine whether the Brief SEE FAR CBT approach improves psychological outcomes compared with usual care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience greater reductions in PTSD symptoms and related distress with a shorter, focused treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise for SEE FAR CBT approaches, but the brief version is a relatively novel approach that requires confirmation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Participants must meet all of the following criteria: * Age 18 years or older * PTSD symptoms, defined as a PCL-5 score of 30-60 * Hebrew-speaking * Able to provide informed consent * Willing and able to participate in the assigned psychological intervention and complete study questionnaires at baseline, after 6 sessions, after 12 sessions, and at 3-month follow-up Exclusion Criteria Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria: * Pregnancy at the time of enrollment, due to the potential influence of pregnancy and childbirth during the treatment or follow-up period on psychological outcomes * Currently receiving psychotherapy of any type that began less than 3 months prior to enrollment * Initiation of psychiatric medication less than 3 months prior to enrollment
Where it's running
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The Center for Psychological Services Sha'ar Hanegev
Sha'ar Hanegev, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Meital Mashash, PhD — Community Stress Prevention Center
- Study coordinator: Meital Mashash, PhD
- Email: meitalm@icspc.org
- Phone: 972-50-2888052
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.