This single-arm clinical intervention study evaluates a 12-session SEE FAR CBT intervention for adults aged 18 years and older with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). SEE FAR CBT is a trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment approach. Participants will complete self-report psychological questionnaires at three time points: baseline, after completion of the intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up. The study aims to examine changes in PTSD symptoms and related psychological outcomes over the course of treatment and follow-up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
SEE FAR CBT is a trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment approach. Participants will receive 12 therapeutic sessions delivered approximately once weekly as a structured psychological intervention for PTSD.
Community Stress Prevention Center
Kiryat Shmona, Israel
RECRUITINGChange in PTSD symptoms
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). PTSD symptoms will be assessed using the PCL-5. Total scores range from 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater PTSD symptom severity. Change in PCL-5 total score will be examined from baseline to post-intervention, from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and from post-intervention to 3-month follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, 12-16 weeks after baseline, and 3 months after completion of the intervention
Change in anxiety symptoms
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the GAD-7. Total scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety symptom severity. Change in GAD-7 total score will be examined from baseline to post-intervention, from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and from post-intervention to 3-month follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, 12-16 weeks after baseline, and 3 months after completion of the intervention
Change in depressive symptoms
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the PHQ-9. Total scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating greater depressive symptom severity. Change in PHQ-9 total score will be examined from baseline to post-intervention, from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and from post-intervention to 3-month follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, 12-16 weeks after baseline, and 3 months after completion of the intervention
Change in perceived stress
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Perceived stress will be assessed using the PSS. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress. Change in PSS total score will be examined from baseline to post-intervention, from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and from post-intervention to 3-month follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, 12-16 weeks after baseline, and 3 months after completion of the intervention
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Change in resilience
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10). Resilience will be assessed using the CD-RISC. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater resilience. Change in CD-RISC total score will be examined from baseline to post-intervention, from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and from post-intervention to 3-month follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, 12-16 weeks after baseline, and 3 months after completion of the intervention
Change in somatic symptoms
Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15). Somatic symptoms will be assessed using the PHQ-15. Total scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating greater somatic symptom severity. Change in PHQ-15 total score will be examined from baseline to post-intervention, from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and from post-intervention to 3-month follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, 12-16 weeks after baseline, and 3 months after completion of the intervention
Change in trauma-related use of imagination and coping
Fantastic Reality Ability Measurement (FRAME). Trauma-related use of imagination and coping will be assessed using the FRAME questionnaire. The FRAME is a 21-item measure of fantastic reality ability, defined as the capacity to use imagination in response to stress or trauma. Items are rated on a 1-7 Likert scale, and mean scores range from 1 to 7, with higher scores indicating greater fantastic reality ability. Change in FRAME score will be examined from baseline to post-intervention, from baseline to 3-month follow-up, and from post-intervention to 3-month follow-up.
Time frame: Baseline, 12-16 weeks after baseline, and 3 months after completion of the intervention