Clinical trial for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Official title General Psychological Distress, PTSD, and Co-Morbidities in Healthcare Workers Consequent to Occupational Trauma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04626050
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if narrative writing or music can help reduce stress and trauma symptoms in healthcare workers. If participants have PTSD, it will also test two proven therapies for that condition.
- Who it's for
- Healthcare workers who have experienced work‑related trauma and feel stressed or anxious.
- What's involved
- All participants do four online sessions over two weeks, either writing about their experiences or listening to medical music. Those who still have PTSD can choose either Interpersonal Therapy or Exposure Therapy, each with ten 75‑minute online sessions twice a week.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 12 weeks: two weeks of initial sessions, a check‑in, then up to ten 75‑minute therapy sessions if PTSD is present, plus final 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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Any healthcare worker providing medical care or support who has experienced occupational-related trauma
- English-speaking
- Age \>18
- Medically stable
- Able 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
- Current significant unstable medical illness precluding regular session attendance or assessment completion
- Participants who in the investigator's judgment pose a current homicidal, suicidal, or other risk
- Lifetime or current diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
- Participation in a clinical trial or concurrent evidence-based treatment for psychiatric conditions or PTSD during the previous 3 months.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Any healthcare worker providing medical care or support who has experienced occupational-related trauma
- English-speaking
- Age \>18
- Medically stable
- Able to provide informed consent and function at an intellectual level sufficient to allow accurate completion of all assessment instruments
- If on psychotropic medication stable for prior 60 days For phase II additional \- Current diagnosis of PTSD
- Current significant unstable medical illness precluding regular session attendance or assessment completion
- Participants who in the investigator's judgment pose a current homicidal, suicidal, or other risk
- Lifetime or current diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
- Participation in a clinical trial or concurrent evidence-based treatment for psychiatric conditions or PTSD during the previous 3 months.
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. 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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