New study aims to wash away Trauma-Related feelings of dirtiness
NCT ID NCT04585685
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether two types of talk therapy can help people who feel dirty or contaminated inside after a sexual assault. 12 adults with PTSD will try Cognitive Processing Therapy and a self-compassion program. The goal is to reduce PTSD symptoms and the troubling feeling of being unclean.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 12 people
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- Started
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Sep 2020
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * individuals with a history of sexual trauma meeting past-month diagnostic criteria for PTSD (meeting diagnostic status on the DIAMOND and score greater than or equal to 36 on the PCL-5) and * reporting current experiences of trauma-related mental contamination (greater than or equal to 10 on the PEMC). * 18 years of age or older * fluent in English * Patients on psychotropic medications will be included if they have been maintained on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to beginning the study and are willing to maintain a stable dosage throughout the study period; this procedure allows for a broader range of participants and avoids having outcomes assessment confounded by the initiation of medication during treatment. * Finally, patients must be willing to refrain from additional trauma-related treatment for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * We will exclude individuals diagnosed with psychological conditions that may be better addressed by alternative treatments; these conditions include * psychotic disorders * dissociative identity disorder * unmanaged (i.e., unmedicated or currently experiencing a manic/hypomanic episode) bipolar disorder * bulimia nervosa * anorexia nervosa * imminent risk of suicide (i.e., intent/plan) * severe substance use disorders.
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Locations
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University of Kentucky Clinic for Emotional Health (CEH)
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States
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