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EMDR Treatment in PTSD Following Cardiac Events

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 70 YearsAllUniversity of Zurich
NCT04672551 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cardiac events can often result in debilitating and persistent psychological symptoms. A key question involves whether optimal treatment of cardiac-induced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reduces PTSD symptoms and thereby may offset the risk of recurrent or worsening cardiovascular disease. Cardiac-induced PTSD 1) is prevalent, 2) features symptoms unique to internal ongoing somatic threat, with fears and worries that can be distinguished from PTSD resulting from external causes, 3) is persistent, 4) is associated with negative physical and emotional consequences, and 5) has not been the subject of randomized-controlled treatment trials (RCT). There is preliminary evidence suggesting that patients with cardiac-disease induced PTSD might particularly profit from EMDR. Nevertheless, this possibility has not been tested in cardiac-induced PTSD. Currently, patients with cardiac-induced

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18-70 years * Men or women * STEMI (irrespective of troponin, but ST-elevation) or non-STEMI (troponin positive) at the time of the cardiac event, as verified by the cardiologist * Diagnosis of PTSD caused by the cardiac event Exclusion Criteria: * Psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse as measured with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I) * Acute suicidal ideation as assessed with the M.I.N.I. * Non-selective beta blockers (e.g., propranolol) during the study period * Ongoing psychological/psychiatric treatment outside of the trial during the study period * Visionary problems, e.g. strabismus, which does not allow adequate eye movements * Insufficient knowledge of the German language * Expected inability or willingness to follow the study protocol * Regular medication with benzodiazepine
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What it tests

  • EMDR Treatment
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Where

1 site
University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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