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Can talk therapies quiet the trauma of violence?

NCT ID NCT07801534

Symptom relief Sponsor: GIFT University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) reduces post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms more effectively than psychoeducation alone. Female adults who have experienced interpersonal or domestic violence and meet criteria for PTSD will be randomly assigned to one of the three approaches. Researchers will measure PTSD severity, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and perceived stress before treatment, after treatment, and at follow-up. The goal is to identify which therapy offers the greatest relief for survivors.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
What this could lead to
If CBT or mindfulness therapy proves more effective than psychoeducation, it could point toward a preferred talk therapy for PTSD in survivors of interpersonal violence.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with 60 participants, and compares two active therapies against a control, so differences may be modest or hard to generalize. As with any psychological therapy, benefits depend on participant engagement and therapist skill.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Female adults aged 18 years or older. History of interpersonal or domestic violence. Meets DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), confirmed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5). Meets the eligibility threshold for PTSD symptoms on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Willing to participate in all intervention sessions and study assessments. Exclusion Criteria: Current psychotic disorder or severe cognitive impairment. Active suicidal ideation or psychiatric emergency requiring immediate treatment. Current substance use disorder that would interfere with participation. Currently receiving another structured trauma-focused psychological intervention. Medical or psychiatric conditions that would prevent safe participation or completion of the study. Unable to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Post traumatic stress disorder PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shelter Homes

    Gujranwala, Punjab Province, 52250, Pakistan

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