Examining how context affects emotion regulation in PTSD
Context Sensitivity in Emotion Regulation in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NA · Tel Aviv University · NCT06007612
This study is testing how people with complex PTSD handle their emotions in different situations compared to those without PTSD.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tel Aviv University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tel Aviv) |
| Trial ID | NCT06007612 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how individuals with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) respond to changing emotional contexts compared to healthy controls. It involves recruiting adults with PTSD due to repetitive interpersonal trauma and healthy participants who do not meet PTSD criteria. Participants will complete online questionnaires to assess their eligibility and then engage in an online experiment that tests their ability to classify emotional words and select appropriate regulatory strategies based on contextual demands.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include native Hebrew-speaking adults aged 18-65 with a diagnosis of complex PTSD or healthy individuals without PTSD.
Not a fit: Patients with psychosis, substance dependence, or neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of emotion regulation in PTSD, leading to improved therapeutic strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on emotion regulation exist, this specific approach focusing on context sensitivity in PTSD is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Native Hebrew speakers * age between 18 - 65 * normal or corrected to normal vision * computer and internet access * Group 1: Diagnosis of PTSD according to the DSM-5 * Group 2: GAD and PHQ scores (score\<10), no diagnosis of PTSD according to the DSM-5 Exclusion Criteria: * Psychosis * substance dependence or abuse other than nicotine * Neurological condition
Where this trial is running
Tel Aviv
- Tel Aviv University — Tel Aviv, Israel (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, EMOTION REGULATION