Posttraumatic Stress Disorder study: PE Coach
Official title Evaluation of the PE Coach Mobile Application Among Veterans With PTSD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04959695
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether adding the PE Coach app to therapy improves functioning, quality of life, and PTSD symptoms for veterans.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a veteran who has PTSD.
- What's involved
- You will be randomly assigned, like a coin toss, to get therapy with the PE Coach app or therapy without it. You will use the app at home and attend study visits.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for several months with regular check‑ins.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 65
You may be able to join if
- Veterans aged 18-65
- enrolled in VA healthcare and eligible for VA PTSD psychotherapy
- current diagnosis of PTSD based on CAPS-5, Minimum total severity score of 26 or higher
- English language fluency
- willingness to participate in individual, in-person or telemental health PE psychotherapy including use of a mobile device
You likely can't join if
- neurological conditions (based on review of the volunteer's medical record) that are severe enough to interfere with PE treatment and assessments...
- current intent to suicide
- behavioral patient record flag in the VA medical record
- a history of a serious mental health condition listed in their medical record problem list that is known to include psychotic symptoms, such as...
- in an ongoing threatening situation (e.g. domestic violence)
- positive screen for severe alcohol use disorder, as indicated by an AUDIT score equal to or higher than 13 or 15 for women and men, respectively
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veterans aged 18-65
- enrolled in VA healthcare and eligible for VA PTSD psychotherapy
- current diagnosis of PTSD based on CAPS-5, Minimum total severity score of 26 or higher
- English language fluency
- willingness to participate in individual, in-person or telemental health PE psychotherapy including use of a mobile device
- neurological conditions (based on review of the volunteer's medical record) that are severe enough to interfere with PE treatment and assessments (i.e., diagnosed Major Neurocognitive Disorder, severe neurological...
- current intent to suicide
- behavioral patient record flag in the VA medical record
- a history of a serious mental health condition listed in their medical record problem list that is known to include psychotic symptoms, such as schizophrenia or a depressive disorder with psychotic features.
- in an ongoing threatening situation (e.g. domestic violence)
- positive screen for severe alcohol use disorder, as indicated by an AUDIT score equal to or higher than 13 or 15 for women and men, respectively
- prior history of 3 or more sessions of PE therapy for PTSD
- other current psychotherapy for PTSD that is recommended (with at least weak strength) in the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the treatment of PTSD
- a physical condition that interferes with the proper use of a mobile device.
- not stable on psychotropic medications for at least 6 weeks prior to enrollment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Seattle, Washington, 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 to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Seattle, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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