NCT04670640 Mechanistic Interventions and Neuroscience of Dissociation
| NCT ID | NCT04670640 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Emory University |
| Condition | Dissociation |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 350 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-09-18 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-03 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 350 participants in total. It began in 2021-09-18 with a primary completion date of 2027-03.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the neurophysiological mechanisms of an intervention to reduce symptoms of dissociation in traumatized people. The intervention will be tested in dissociative traumatized people at two sites: Emory University and University of Pittsburgh. The researchers are interested in whether neural networks associated with attentional control and interoceptive awareness can be enhanced in this population. The researchers propose to evaluate whether different body-focused and non-body focused interventions can change these mechanisms.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * experience of at least one Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Criterion A trauma (assessed using the Life Events Checklist) * a score of 7 or higher on the Multiscale Dissociation Inventory (MDI) depersonalization subscale * willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * actively psychotic and cognitively compromised individuals (assessed using the Moderate-severe cognitive impairment screening tool (MoCA) will be excluded * moderate or more severe substance dependence (assessed with the MINI) * persons with imminent risk of physical violence to self or others
Contact & Investigator
Negar Fani, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Emory University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04670640 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Dissociation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04670640 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04670640 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nfani@emory.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04670640 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Atlanta, United States, Pittsburgh, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04670640 clinical trial?
NCT04670640 is sponsored by Emory University. The principal investigator is Negar Fani, PhD at Emory University. The trial plans to enroll 350 participants.