New study aims to wash away Trauma-Related feelings of dirtiness

NCT ID NCT04585685

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at whether two types of talk therapy can help people who feel dirty inside after a sexual assault, even though they are physically clean. The study will enroll 12 adults with PTSD and these feelings. They will receive either Cognitive Processing Therapy or a Self-Compassion intervention to see which better reduces PTSD symptoms and the sense of mental contamination.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Kentucky Clinic for Emotional Health (CEH)

    RECRUITING

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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