Search / Trial NCT00000379

Fluoxetine vs EMDR to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Launched by BOSTON UNIVERSITY · Nov 2, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Adult Comparative Study Desensitization, Psychologic Eye Movements Female Fluoxetine Human Male Placebos Stress Disorders, Post Traumatic Treatment Outcome Desensitization, Psychologic *Methods Fluoxetine *Therapeutic Use Stress Disorders, Post Traumatic *Therapy Stress Disorders, Post Traumatic Drug Therapy

ClinConnect Summary

To compare the short-term and long-term efficacy of two different treatment approaches in widespread use in clinical settings for treating patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): fluoxetine (which acts directly on biological systems) vs a psychological treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). To clarify: 1) the differential treatment effects of these different treatment modalities; 2) whether symptom improvement is accompanied by changes in pathophysiology; and 3) the long-term effectiveness of these treatments.

In recent years a variety of treatment ap...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • -
  • Patients must have:
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Trial Officials

Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

Principal Investigator

About Boston University

Boston University, a leading research institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, is dedicated to advancing health sciences through innovative clinical trials and research initiatives. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive network of experts and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous clinical studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing pressing health challenges. Boston University is committed to ethical research practices, patient safety, and the dissemination of findings to foster greater understanding and advancements in medical care.

Locations

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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