Dissociative disorder

This study tests a brain-training method called neurofeedback to see if it can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress symptoms feel better overall. Twenty adults on a therapy waitlist will try the training, and researchers will check for ch…

This study tests a type of talk therapy called dissociation-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (DF-CBT) for people with dissociative disorders, such as depersonalization or dissociative identity disorder. The goal is to see if it reduces symptoms like feeling detached from your…

This study tests a group therapy program called the Unified Protocol for adults with emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, and related conditions. The program teaches skills like emotional awareness, flexible thinking, and facing fears. Researchers want to see if it im…

This study tests whether gentle chest vibration or breath focus exercises can reduce symptoms of dissociation in people who have experienced trauma. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity and self-reported symptoms over 8 sessions. The goal is to understand if these s…

This study looks at whether adding special therapy sessions before and after esketamine (Spravato®) nasal spray can help people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. About 20 adults will be randomly assigned to get esketamine either with or without these the…

This study tests a short intervention called iCOVER, designed to help people quickly regain focus and calm after an acute stress reaction. The intervention takes just 60-120 seconds and can be given by peers or medical staff. Researchers will enroll 450 adults in an emergency dep…

This study will compare symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo (also called cognitive disengagement syndrome) in 100 adults with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder against healthy controls. Participants will fill out questionnaires about daydreaming, confusion, and slow think…

This study looks at how often dissociative identity disorder (DID) occurs in adults who experienced childhood trauma and have borderline personality disorder, functional dissociative crises, or early psychosis. Researchers will use interviews and questionnaires with 350 participa…

This study will observe 40 adults in Italy receiving EMDR therapy for depressive symptoms. Researchers want to find out which factors—like personal beliefs, anxiety, or the therapist-patient relationship—influence how well the therapy works. The goal is to better understand how t…