Virtual Reality and Post Traumatic Stress
Launched by QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, BELFAST · Nov 11, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 21, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background Northern Ireland is a country that has recently emerged from around 30 years of civil conflict that has resulted in the deaths of over 3500 people. This period known colloquially as 'The Troubles' has resulted in a legacy of trauma-related mental health problems and has a higher estimated prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) than any other comparable country that has experienced civil conflict. This has resulted in an estimated 39% of the population experiencing (directly or indirectly) a conflict-related 'event'. PTSD has an estimated prevalence of 3.6% in the gen...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adults who self-report the experience of type 1 trauma (NI related)
- • PTSD symptoms as identified via PCL-5 \> 31
- • Ability to give informed consent
- • Suitable and willingness to engage in TF-CBT
- • Scene of the traumatic event is accessible for 360° video or VR Photoscan
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • History of severe motion sickness
- • History of seizures, seizure disorder, or epilepsy
- • History of bipolar disorder, psychosis, or schizophrenia
- • Younger than 18 years old
- • Experiences their trauma at a site that is not accessible (i.e., would not be possible to capture images)
- • Previously engaged in TF-CBT within the PTS in the past 12 months
- • Actively suicidal or undertaken suicidal action in the past 3 months
About Queen's University, Belfast
Queen's University Belfast is a prestigious research institution located in Northern Ireland, renowned for its commitment to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes through innovative clinical research. The university actively engages in a diverse range of clinical trials, focusing on translational medicine and interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing health challenges. With a strong emphasis on ethical standards and patient safety, Queen's University Belfast leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced researchers to contribute to the development of new therapies and enhance the understanding of various medical conditions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Belfast, Dundonald, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Dr Best, MSc in CBT
Principal Investigator
Queen's University, Belfast
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported