The UKPTS is committed to advancing research and evidence-based practice in the field of psychological trauma. The following academic studies are currently recruiting participants and may be of interest to our members and their wider networks.
If you are a UKPTS member and would like to promote recruitment to your study, please log in to the members’ area and follow the instructions. Studies are posted for two months unless otherwise agreed. We can only publicise student studies at doctoral levels.
Please note that the UKPTS does not directly support or endorse any of the featured studies. The details below are for information only and potential participants should contact the study teams directly for further information before deciding to take part.
Clinicians’ perspectives on memory work in early intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a mixed-methods study. (DClinPych project).
King’s College London, UK
Details: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following traumatic events, and psychological support in the days, weeks or months after trauma may be important in reducing distress and supporting recovery. Clinical guidance recommends a stepped approach to early post-trauma care, including monitoring and trauma-focused interventions where clinically indicated. However, less is known about clinicians’ views and experiences of using memory-focused approaches in the early post-trauma period, including when they consider it appropriate, how they make decisions, and what supports or constrains this work in practice. This research study explores healthcare professionals’ perspectives on memory-focused work in early intervention for PTSD. The study involves one-to-one semi-structured interviews with clinicians who provide early psychological support to people affected by trauma. Interviews will explore how clinicians define early intervention and memory-focused work, how they decide whether and when to work directly with trauma memories, and perceived facilitators and barriers at clinician, patient and service levels. Findings aim to inform understanding of current clinical practice and highlight implications for training, service delivery and future research.
Population of interest: The study is open to mental health professionals who work with people affected by trauma or PTSD soon after the event, for example within days, weeks or months. Participation involves a one-to-one online interview (approx. 1 hour) via Microsoft Teams. Participants receive a £25 voucher for their time.
Participants must be clinicians who: hold a relevant clinical qualification (e.g., clinical psychology, psychotherapy, psychiatry) OR have formal mental health or therapy-related training (e.g., EMDR training, high intensity CBT); and have experience providing early intervention following trauma exposure – any time from the first few hours up to 12 months post-event.
University Ethics approval: King’s College London Research Ethics Committee (reference: LRS-25/26-51678)
Supervisor: Dr Belinda Graham, belinda.graham@kcl.ac.uk
Contact: Emily Davey, emily.davey@kcl.ac.uk
More details and Participation: https://qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_1HWc0xuW7BKBzxQ
Posted: 03 August 2026
