Perceived key change phenomena of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of severe PTSD: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of clinical integration sessions.
Frontiers in psychiatry January 1, 2023 Macha Godes, Jasper Lucas, Eric Vermetten 14 citations
For people with severe PTSD, MDMA-assisted psychotherapy helps them articulate how the treatment changes their daily lives. Analysis of session transcripts from 7 participants in a Phase-II trial identified perceived mechanisms of change, showing how the therapy's proposed working mechanisms integrate into everyday functioning. The qualitative findings complement earlier quantitative results by providing real-life statements that clarify the treatment's effects.