Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating Lifespan Integration Therapy for Complex PTSD

Official title: Evaluation of the Efficacy of "Lifespan Integration" Therapy in Patients With Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Run by Centre Hospitalier St Anne · NCT06535243 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new therapy called Lifespan Integration to see if it can help French-speaking people with complex PTSD feel better.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment38 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier St Anne
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris, Île-de-France Region)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2024
Main results expectedApril 1, 2027
Study endsApril 1, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 2, 2024
Trial IDNCT06535243 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are French-speaking individuals diagnosed with complex PTSD who have not previously received Lifespan Integration therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active manic or psychotic episodes, chronic psychotic disorders, or those on other forms of psychotherapy may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Lifespan Integration (LI) therapy in treating patients diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The intervention involves a novel psychotherapy approach aimed at addressing the psychological impacts of trauma and abuse. Participants must be French-speaking and have not previously undergone LI therapy, while allowing for concurrent psychotropic medication. The study excludes individuals with certain psychiatric conditions to ensure a focused assessment of LI therapy's efficacy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a new and effective treatment option for patients suffering from complex PTSD.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of Lifespan Integration therapy may be novel, other psychotherapeutic interventions for complex PTSD have shown varying degrees of success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients diagnosed with complex PTSD
* French speaking
* first time following an LI type of therapy
* psychotropic treatment is allowed

Exclusion Criteria:

* no other parallel psychotherapy is accepted (if the patient underwent recently any other type of psychotherapy, a "wash out " period of minimum 4 weeks is required )
* no active manic episode at the time of inclusion
* no active psychotic episode at the time of inclusion
* no chronic psychotic disorder diagnosis
* no autistic spectrum disorder diagnosis ,
* no intellectual deficit

Where it's running

  • CHU St Anne
    Paris, Île-de-France Region, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.