Mechanistic Interventions and Neuroscience of Dissociation
Eligible age
18–65 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
2 states
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The purpose of this study is to test the neurophysiological mechanisms of an intervention to reduce symptoms of dissociation in traumatized people. The intervention will be tested in dissociative traumatized people at two sites: Emory University and University of Pittsburgh. The researchers are interested in whether neural networks associated with attentional control and interoceptive awareness can be enhanced in this population. The researchers propose to evaluate whether different body-focused and non-body focused interventions can change these mechanisms.
Sponsor: Emory University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ experience of at least one Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Criterion A trauma (assessed using the Life Events Checklist)
- ✓ a score of 7 or higher on the Multiscale Dissociation Inventory (MDI) depersonalization subscale
- ✓ willingness to participate in the study
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ actively psychotic and cognitively compromised individuals (assessed using the Moderate-severe cognitive impairment screening tool (MoCA) will be excluded
- ✕ moderate or more severe substance dependence (assessed with the MINI)
- ✕ persons with imminent risk of physical violence to self or others
Where it's recruiting
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT04670640 · last updated 2026-04-20