Scientists scan brains of abuse survivors to unravel dissociation

NCT ID NCT02757339

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mclean Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at how childhood abuse and neglect affect the brain in women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or dissociative identity disorder (DID). Researchers will use brain scans (MRI) and thinking tests to find links between trauma and symptoms like feeling detached from yourself. About 200 women will join, and no treatment or medication is given. The goal is to better understand the biology behind these conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McLean Hospital

    Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

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