Virtual reality imagery rescripting in PTSD patients: A proof of concept pilot study

INTERVENTION: (1) Imagery Rescripting (active control treatment) (2) Virtual Reality Imagery Rescripting (experimental treatment) CONDITION: Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Virtual Reality ; ; PRIMARY OUTCOME: PTSD Checklist for DSM‐5 (PCL‐5) SECONDARY OUTCOME: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) ; ; Post‐Traumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI) ; ; Non‐fear emotion (e.g., guilt, anger, shame) items (added to PCL‐5) INCLUSION CRITERIA: ‐ Primary diagnosis of PTSD, as established with a structured diagnostic interview (MINI, SCID, or CAPS). ‐ Index trauma is childhood (<16) sexual abuse. ‐ Conventional ImRs should be an appropriate treatment if patients were treated outside of the study. ‐ 16 years or older. ‐ Sufficient fluency in Dutch to complete research procedures (informed consent and study measures). ‐ Willingness to provide written informed consent.