Evaluation of the Efficacy of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

17 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-03-18

Study Completion Date

2016-07-15

Brief Summary

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Study examining the effectiveness of 16 weeks of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Detailed Description

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Evaluation study of IFS therapy among trauma-impacted adults in order to explore the applicability of IFS with this population, ensure fidelity of treatment administration, and examine initial efficacy. Evaluate the utility of IFS in reducing symptoms of PTSD, dissociation and depression and increasing self-regulatory capacity, self-awareness and self-compassion. 15 subjects between the ages of 18 and 56 who are receiving 16, 90-minute sessions of IFS therapy by certified IFS practitioners in the community will be recruited for this evaluation study. Blind evaluators will assess treatment effects at pre-treatment, mid-treatment, post-treatment and at one-month follow-up, measuring change in symptoms of PTSD, dissociation and depression, as well as self-regulation, self-compassion, and interoceptive awareness.

Conditions

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PTSD Depression

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy is a trauma-informed promising practice that has shown promise for individuals who struggle with trauma related symptoms including PTSD, dissociation and depression, as well as disruptions in self-concept and self-regulation. IFS places a heavy emphasis on aiding individuals in building an internalized sense of self-efficacy and self-compassion that may then support the development of self-regulatory capacity and reductions in trauma-related symptoms.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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IFS

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Weekly individual psychotherapy

Interventions

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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Weekly individual psychotherapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Individuals between 18 and 58 years old, any race.
* A minimum two traumatic events prior to the age of 18 years.
* Current PTSD diagnosis per CAPS assessment with total symptom scores indicative of a moderate degree of severity (i.e. CAPS total score between 55 and 80).
* Clinically significant depressive symptoms as indicated by a total score of 14 or above on the BDI.

Exclusion Criteria

* GAF \< 40.
* Diagnosis of schizophrenia, DID, Bipolar Disorder or other psychotic disorder not stated above.
* Substance dependence or abuse in the past 6 months, as defined by DSM IV criteria and judged by the PI.
* Current legal proceedings resulting from the traumatic events.
* Previous treatment in IFS.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

56 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No