Back to resultsHypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Primary Purpose
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Israel
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Hypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning (HOC)
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder focused on measuring Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis, PTSD
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- A diagnosis of chronic combat-related PTSD according to DSM-IV criteria (APA, 1994), as determined by semi-structured psychiatric interview conducted by a psychiatrist with over ten years of experience treating PTSD
- Flashbacks and/or panic attacks with olfactory components
- Prior attempt at treatment with unsatisfactory results
- Competence and agreement to sign an informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Evidence of psychosis
- Severe traumatic brain injury
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Uncontrolled substance abuse.
Sites / Locations
- Combat Stress Reaction Unit, Medical Corps, Mental Health Department, Israel Defense Forces
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Impact of Event Scale
Secondary Outcome Measures
Beck Depression Inventory
Dissociative Experience Scale
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00784771
Brief Title
Hypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Official Title
Hypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning for Chronic Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
November 2008
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 2005 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2007 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 2007 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
Herzog Hospital
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Chronic combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder can be difficult to treat. The investigators believe that hypnosis, with a stress on the sensation of scent which often plays a role in the traumatic memories, can offer help for victims of this disorder who continue to suffer after receiving other treatments.
Detailed Description
Our study examines the effect of hypnosis upon 36 individuals who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder incurred in battles or training. The hypnotherapy stresses elements of odor, both in conditioning the subject to relate certain pleasant odors with security and calm, and in gradually reexposing the patient to the olfactory aspects of the traumatic memories. All subjects are taken form the Israel Defense Forces Mental Health Clinic, treated with 6 one-and-a-half-hour hypnotherapy sessions, and evaluated at baseline, end of treatment, after 6 months, and after 12 months, on a battery of clinical scales.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Keywords
Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis, PTSD
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
36 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Hypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning (HOC)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Impact of Event Scale
Time Frame
Baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, one year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Beck Depression Inventory
Time Frame
Baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, one year
Title
Dissociative Experience Scale
Time Frame
Baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, one year
10. Eligibility
Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
A diagnosis of chronic combat-related PTSD according to DSM-IV criteria (APA, 1994), as determined by semi-structured psychiatric interview conducted by a psychiatrist with over ten years of experience treating PTSD
Flashbacks and/or panic attacks with olfactory components
Prior attempt at treatment with unsatisfactory results
Competence and agreement to sign an informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Evidence of psychosis
Severe traumatic brain injury
Post-concussion syndrome
Uncontrolled substance abuse.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Combat Stress Reaction Unit, Medical Corps, Mental Health Department, Israel Defense Forces
City
Tel Hashomer
State/Province
Ramat Gan
ZIP/Postal Code
71700
Country
Israel
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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