Hexadecanal as an Addon to Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University · Other
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About This Trial
This RCT investigates whether Cognitive Processing Therapy, a first line treatment for PTSD, can be enhanced by the use of the odor molecule Hexadecenal (HEX). HEX is secreted from body odor and has been shown to promotes psychological well-being and positive social interaction. For the active group Hex will be diffused in the treatment room during all treatment sessions. For the control group a v…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of PTSD according to DSM-5
* Age 18 years and over
* Eligible for CPT treatment at the National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience
Exclusion Criteria:
* Bipolar disorder, psychosis, neurological disorders
* Drug Addiction
* Parallel psychotherapy
* Congenit…
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