Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Summary

Repeated exposure to trauma is an unavoidable part of the job for firefighters. Because of this, many Canadian firefighters screen positive for posttraumatic stress disorder/injury (PTSD/I). Unfortunately, like the general population, firefighters face many barriers to accessing mental health care. As a result, additional efforts are needed to increase timely access to effective PTSD/I services that are delivered in a way that reduces confidentiality and stigma risk. This research study will test the preliminary efficacy and feasibility of distance-delivered Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) delivered by a paraprofessional for firefighters with PTSD/I. NET is an evidence-based intervention approach developed specifically for PTSD/I resulting from repeated and continuous trauma. The intervention will be conducted via videoconference with a trained paraprofessional supervised by a clinical psychologist. The NET intervention will consist of 12 weekly 90-minute videoconference sessions. Approximately 25 firefighters will be recruited to participate in the study. To test the efficacy of the intervention, participants will complete self-report questionnaires about PTSD/I and other mental health symptoms pre- and post-intervention as well as two- and six-months following intervention completion. Participants will also complete an open-ended interview at the end of the intervention to assess feasibility and participant satisfaction.


Clinical Trial Description

n/a


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT04386330
Study type Interventional
Source IWK Health Centre
Contact
Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date June 29, 2020
Completion date December 31, 2021

See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Recruiting NCT05915013 - Alpha-Amino-3-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-4- Isoxazole Propionic Acid Receptor Components of the Anti-Depressant Ketamine Response Phase 1
Recruiting NCT05563805 - Exploring Virtual Reality Adventure Training Exergaming N/A
Recruiting NCT05934162 - Efficacy of Internet-delivered Cognitive-behavior Therapy for PTSD N/A
Recruiting NCT05934175 - Intensive Treatment Versus Standard Weekly Prolonged Exposure for Adults With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder N/A
Completed NCT04460014 - Simple Cognitive Task Intervention After Trauma During COVID-19 In Hospital Staff EKUT-P RCT N/A
Completed NCT05877807 - Effect of Baclofen to Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Active, not recruiting NCT05992649 - The Effect of Aquatic Physiotherapy on Veterans Suffering From PTSD - a 40-week Pilotproject N/A
Terminated NCT04404712 - FAAH Availability in Psychiatric Disorders: A PET Study Early Phase 1
Not yet recruiting NCT05331534 - Effect of Attentional Therapy on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT04076215 - Biochemical and Physiological Response to Stressogenic Stimuli N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT03649607 - Accelerated Resolution Therapy for HIV Positive African, Caribbean and Black N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT02545192 - A Pilot Study of Low Field Magnetic Stimulation in PTSD: Three Daily Treatments Phase 1
Completed NCT02329418 - Written Document to Assist Family During Decision of Withholding and Withdrawing Life-sustaining Therapies in the Intensive Care Unit N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT00978484 - A Head-to-head Comparison of Virtual Reality Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Phase 3
Completed NCT00760734 - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) and TBI/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Phase 1
Completed NCT03278171 - Early Detection of Patients at Risk of Developing a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder After a Stay in Intensive Care Unit
Recruiting NCT05874362 - People Bereaved by Violent Death : Negative Event Biases and Temporal Perception N/A
Terminated NCT03898843 - Assisted Animal Therapy: ReAnimal N/A
Recruiting NCT04747379 - Psychological Effect of Explicit Recall After Sedation (PEERS)
Completed NCT03248167 - Cannabidiol as a Treatment for AUD Comorbid With PTSD Phase 1/Phase 2