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Comparing two therapy approaches for trauma and PTSD recovery

Plain-English translation of NCT06691347 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated November 2024 · Translation generated June 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing two evidence-based therapy approaches for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): one called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and another called Cognitive Therapy for PTSD. Both approaches aim to help your brain process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional distress they cause. The trial will compare how well each treatment works to help people recover and improve their quality of life.

While both therapies have shown promise in research, doctors want to know which approach works better for PTSD patients in real-world specialist clinics in Norway. This will help guide treatment decisions and ensure patients receive the most effective care available.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 18 years old or older
you have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder based on a clinical assessment
you have been referred to a specialist mental health clinic for PTSD treatment
you speak Norwegian well enough to complete questionnaires and participate in therapy

You likely don't qualify if…

you have previously received EMDR or Cognitive Therapy for PTSD
you have severe intellectual impairment that would prevent you from participating
you are currently in an acute psychiatric crisis requiring hospitalization or other urgent treatment
you do not speak Norwegian fluently

What participation looks like

You would attend weekly therapy sessions (up to 24 sessions total) at one of four specialist clinics. Each week, you would complete brief online questionnaires on a digital platform to track your PTSD symptoms, mood, anxiety, and daily functioning. If your symptoms don't improve noticeably after 10 sessions, your therapist may recommend stopping treatment. The study runs for several months and involves regular check-ins to measure your progress.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Norway

Vestre Viken Health Trust, Drammen, Akershus

Key details

Sponsor

Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

Collaborators

Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies

Enrollment target

~270 participants

Started

September 2024

Primary completion

October 2028

Age range

18 Years and older

Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2024.

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Central contact

Susie Fu, PhD, Cand. Psychol.

Vestre Viken Health trust

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