Talking it out: study tests if debriefing cuts PTSD in volunteer rescuers
NCT ID NCT07607808
First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a structured follow-up conversation can reduce stress and PTSD symptoms in volunteer first responders who helped during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. About 75 volunteers will answer questionnaires 4 and 10 weeks after the event, with some also receiving a guided debriefing. The goal is to see if this simple support helps them cope better.
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Aachen Institute for Rescue Management and Public Safety (ARS), RWTH Aachen University Hospital
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 52068, Germany
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Structured debriefing conversation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way to support volunteer first responders and reduce their risk of long-term stress or PTSD.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 75 participants. The debriefing may not reduce stress more than simply letting time pass, and results may not apply to all volunteers.
Conditions
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