Evaluation of the Efficacy of Dissociation-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Dissociation-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Dissociative symptoms and disorders are particularly prevalent in the general population and among people suffering from psychiatric disorders. To date, no treatment has proven effective for this type of problem. Exploratory studies (without control group) have been carried out. Among these studies, dissociation-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (DF-CBT) seems promising. DF-CBT is based on a solid empirical model that has received numerous scientific evidence.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ≥ 18 years
• Membership of a social security scheme
• Participant's express consent
• Have at least one diagnosis of dissociative disorder among the following:

depersonalization/derealization disorder, dissociative identity disorder, unspecified dissociative disorder.

• Be able to carry out psychotherapy sessions.
• If taking psychiatric medication, treatment must have been stable for at least 30 days.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Present one of the following current diagnoses: substance use disorder (excluding tobacco), neurodevelopmental disorder, anorexia nervosa, severe depressive disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorder other than borderline personality disorder.
• Present cognitive deficits.
• Be engaged in psychotherapeutic work.
• Be undergoing benzodiazepine treatment.
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding women