Can two weeks of intensive therapy tame PTSD?
NCT ID NCT07565311
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a two-week intensive outpatient treatment for people with PTSD, combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy. Up to 42 participants will receive daily therapy sessions and be followed for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms, quality of life, and daily function using questionnaires and interviews.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a short, intensive therapy program effectively reduces PTSD symptoms and improves daily functioning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment is intensive and may not suit everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oslo University Hospital
RECRUITINGOslo, Norway
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