PTSD study: Exposure Therapy vs Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Official title A Trial Comparing Interpersonal Therapy to Exposure Therapy for PTSD Due to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) in Male and Female Military Personnel
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03803332
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will compare two types of therapy to see if they are equally effective for treating PTSD from military sexual trauma.
- Who it's for
- Male and female military personnel who have PTSD due to military sexual trauma.
- What's involved
- Participants will be assigned to receive either exposure therapy or interpersonal psychotherapy, attending regular therapy sessions and related assessments.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 85
You may be able to join if
- English-speaking
- Military Sexual Trauma (MST) survivors, with MST defined as actual or threatened sexual violence, from Vietnam era to current Operation Iraqi...
- Diagnosed with PTSD consequent to MST, with a minimum CAPS score \> 40
- Medically stable at time of study enrollment (for persons with chronic injuries and that any disability present does not prevent attendance of weekly...
- Ability to provide informed consent and function at an intellectual level sufficient to allow accurate completion of all assessment instruments
You likely can't join if
- Lifetime or current diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder
- Participation in a clinical trial or concurrent evidence-based treatment for MST-related psychiatric conditions or PTSD during the previous 3 months
- Current evidence of significant unstable medical illness or organic brain impairment such that the patient could not attend sessions regularly or...
- Patients who in the investigator's judgment pose a current homicidal or suicidal risk
- Current or history of substance dependence in the past 90 days.
See the full eligibility criteria
- English-speaking
- Military Sexual Trauma (MST) survivors, with MST defined as actual or threatened sexual violence, from Vietnam era to current Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation New Dawn
- Diagnosed with PTSD consequent to MST, with a minimum CAPS score \> 40
- Medically stable at time of study enrollment (for persons with chronic injuries and that any disability present does not prevent attendance of weekly outpatient therapy sessions)
- Ability to provide informed consent and function at an intellectual level sufficient to allow accurate completion of all assessment instruments
- Stable on psychotropic medication for the prior 60 days
- Lifetime or current diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder
- Participation in a clinical trial or concurrent evidence-based treatment for MST-related psychiatric conditions or PTSD during the previous 3 months
- Current evidence of significant unstable medical illness or organic brain impairment such that the patient could not attend sessions regularly or complete assessments
- Patients who in the investigator's judgment pose a current homicidal or suicidal risk
- Current or history of substance dependence in the past 90 days.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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