Plain-English translation of NCT04585685 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study compares two therapy approaches for people who have experienced sexual trauma and are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some participants will receive Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a structured approach that helps people process traumatic memories, while others will receive Self-Compassion Therapy, which focuses on treating yourself with kindness and understanding. The study will test whether trying both therapies in sequence helps people heal more effectively.
Many survivors of sexual assault experience lasting emotional pain, shame, and guilt that standard treatments don't fully address. This trial is designed to find out whether combining two different therapeutic approaches—one focused on processing trauma memories and one focused on self-compassion—might help people recover more completely.
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You will start with an initial intake appointment where you'll provide consent and complete assessments. Then you'll have a 2- or 4-week period where the research team simply gathers information about your baseline symptoms. After that, you'll receive either 12 weeks of Cognitive Processing Therapy or 6 weeks of Self-Compassion Therapy, followed by another assessment period, and then switch to the other therapy for the remaining sessions. In total, you'll attend about 20 in-person visits over approximately 8 months, with final check-ins at the end and one month later.
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