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Deep Brain Reorienting for PTSD

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Overseen ByOlga Winkler (Psychiatrist and Associate Clinical Professor), MD, FRCPC
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Alberta
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) works to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in military members and veterans. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does DBR lower PTSD symptoms compared with treatment as usual?

* Do PTSD symptoms stay lower three months after treatment?

Researchers will compare waitlist to see if DBR works to treat PTSD.

Participants will:

* Receive eight DBR sessions, each lasting about 50 minutes

* Answer questions before and after treatment and 3 months later

* Complete short questionnaires before and after each session

* Complete an interview about their experience of DBR

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for military members and veterans who have been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Inclusion Criteria

Stream 1: Current or former military member / Veteran
Stream 3: Clinicians Receiving the DBR Training and Clinical Consultation: Mental Health Clinicians licensed to provide psychotherapy interventions in Canada
Stream 3: Fluent in English
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Exclusion Criteria

Stream 1: High-risk clinical state requiring acute intervention (e.g., suicidal or homicidal intent, substance withdrawal)
Stream 1: History of moderate to severe head or brain injury leading to impaired functioning
Stream 1: Significant untreated medical illness
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Deep Brain Reorienting

Trial Overview

The study compares Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) therapy—eight weekly sessions—to usual PTSD treatment. Researchers want to see if DBR reduces PTSD symptoms more than standard care, and if improvements last three months.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Stream 2: Trauma-Affected Civilians - DBRExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Stream 1: Military Members and Veterans - DBR GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Stream 1: Military Members and Veterans - Waitlist/Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alberta

Lead Sponsor

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Western University

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University of Ottawa

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