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Emotional Resilience Training for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By R. Nicholas Carleton, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Regina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up time 2 (post-training; week 13), time 3 (1-year follow-up; week 65)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to help public safety personnel, like firefighters and police officers, manage stress and prevent trauma-related injuries through a special training program. The program teaches skills to handle emotions and stress, with periodic assessments to track progress. The goal is to improve mental health and resilience for these workers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Canadian public safety personnel like firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and communicators who've been in service for at least 3 years. They must be fluent in English or French and have internet access. Those with performance issues, psychosis, mania, high suicide risk or recent attempts, drug/alcohol addiction or against mental health care cannot join.
What is being tested?
The study tests Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST), a program based on the Unified Protocol for emotional disorders but tailored for public safety workers to prevent stress injuries including PTSD.
What are the potential side effects?
Since ERST involves psychological training rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, discussing traumatic experiences could potentially cause temporary discomfort or emotional distress.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~time 2 (post-training; week 13), time 3 (1-year follow-up; week 65)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and time 2 (post-training; week 13), time 3 (1-year follow-up; week 65) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Anxiety Disorders
Change in Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms from Time 1 (pre-training; week 1) to Time 2 (post-training; week 13)
Change in Panic Disorder Symptoms from Time 1 (pre-training; week 1) to Time 2 (post-training; week 13)
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP) is an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral intervention designed to cultivate constructive approach-oriented emotional engagement. The 13-week Emotional Resilience Training (ERST) is an adaptation of the UP designed for use as a proactive training course. The ERST frames emotional experiences as natural responses to threat, rather than pathological occurrences to avoid; as such, the ERST is well-suited for mitigating health challenges and the skills may also help PSP to support persons in distress, including other PSP and the community members they all serve. The ERST training materials include an instructor guide, didactic PowerPoints, and a trainee workbook.

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
The most common treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and pharmacotherapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Trauma-focused CBT helps patients process and reframe their traumatic experiences, reducing the emotional impact and altering maladaptive thought patterns. Exposure therapy involves gradual, controlled exposure to trauma-related stimuli, helping patients desensitize and reduce avoidance behaviors. SSRIs, such as sertraline, work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which can improve mood and reduce anxiety. Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) aims to enhance emotional regulation and resilience, similar to CBT, by equipping individuals with skills to manage stress and emotional responses to trauma. These treatments are crucial for PTSD patients as they address both the psychological and physiological aspects of the disorder, promoting recovery and improving quality of life.
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Who is running the clinical trial?

Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of PoliceUNKNOWN
Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina AreaOTHER
28 Previous Clinical Trials
5,245 Total Patients Enrolled
Association of Public Safety Communication OfficialsUNKNOWN

Media Library

Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05530642 — N/A
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Study Groups: Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05530642 — N/A
Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05530642 — N/A
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05530642 — N/A
~4 spots leftby Dec 2024