Building Ukraine's strength in PTSD treatment
Official title: Fostering Ukraine's Capacity in the Delivery and Research of Innovative Evidence-based PTSD Treatment
Run by University of Luxembourg · NCT07318181 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will try the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) protocol alongside standard PTSD treatments to see if it reduces symptoms in adults with PTSD living in Ukraine.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Luxembourg Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kyiv and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07318181 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 who are residents of Ukraine with a DSM-5-TR or ICD-11 diagnosis of PTSD or clinically significant PTSD symptoms are the intended participants.
✕Probably not a fit
People with acute comorbid psychiatric disorders, severe cognitive impairment, inability to consent, or those already receiving other parallel PTSD treatments may not benefit from or be eligible for participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Lux4UA project implements the short RTM protocol and compares it with guideline treatments (TF-CBT, EMDR, and SSRI medication) at clinical sites in Kyiv. Trained clinicians deliver RTM in typically three to five sessions, and patients are followed with standardized measures such as the PCL-5 to track symptom change, function, and dropout. The project includes therapist training and capacity-building to support delivery and research of evidence-based trauma care in the Ukrainian humanitarian context. Findings will inform whether RTM is a feasible, faster alternative to longer trauma-focused therapies for civilians, displaced persons, and military personnel.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, RTM could provide faster relief from PTSD symptoms with fewer sessions and less need to retell traumatic events.
How similar studies have gone: Prior small randomized and clinical reports have shown promising, often rapid symptom reductions with RTM in a few sessions, but large-scale replication in diverse settings is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. being adults 18-65 years, 2. having a diagnosis of PTSD determined by DSM-5-TR or ICD-11 and/or 3. having PTSD symptoms causing clinically significant distress or impact on social, occupational, or other areas of functioning, as defined by the PTSD Checklist PCL-5, 4. being a resident of Ukraine. Exclusion Criteria: 1. having any other acute comorbid mental health conditions, 2. receiving any other parallel PTSD treatment, 3. being unable to provide informed consent, having severe cognitive impairment, or being otherwise unlikely to adhere to study procedures.
Where it's running
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National Psychological Association of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine Recruiting -
Veteran Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center 'Forest Glade' Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Viktoriia V Gorbunova, ScD — University of Luxembourg
- Study coordinator: Viktoriia V Gorbunova, ScD
- Email: viktoriia.gorbunova@uni.lu
- Phone: +352621749295
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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.