Clinical trial for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Official title Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD (FIT-PTSD): A Brief, Feasible Method for Enhancing Outcomes, Retention, and Engagement
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05267665
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a short family program helps Veterans finish their PTSD treatment. It also looks at how well the treatment works for their symptoms.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a Veteran starting PTSD therapy at a VA clinic.
- What's involved
- You would start your usual PTSD therapy. Your family member might get two short training sessions. You would both take symptom checks at set times.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about six months with check-ins at 6, 12, 18, and 26 weeks.
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 and older
You may be able to join if
- a current DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD
- Veteran status
- willing to have a family member involved in the study
- has recently begun or is currently initiating individual CPT or PE (completed no more than 3 sessions of the protocol at the time of the baseline...
- age 18 or older, family member of the Veteran (significant other, parent, adult child, sibling, etc.)
You likely can't join if
- current engagement in couple/family treatment with the identified family member participant
- current severe substance use disorder (mild/moderate use disorders will not be excluded; any level of nicotine or caffeine use disorder accepted)
- current psychosis or unstable bipolar disorder diagnosis
- high suicidal risk
- same as listed for Veterans. Additionally
- family members will NOT be permitted to participate if they meet criteria for current PTSD
See the full eligibility criteria
- a current DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD
- Veteran status
- willing to have a family member involved in the study
- has recently begun or is currently initiating individual CPT or PE (completed no more than 3 sessions of the protocol at the time of the baseline assessment)
- age 18 or older, family member of the Veteran (significant other, parent, adult child, sibling, etc.)
- currently having frequent contact with the Veteran (three or more times per week)
- current engagement in couple/family treatment with the identified family member participant
- current severe substance use disorder (mild/moderate use disorders will not be excluded; any level of nicotine or caffeine use disorder accepted)
- current psychosis or unstable bipolar disorder diagnosis
- high suicidal risk
- same as listed for Veterans. Additionally
- family members will NOT be permitted to participate if they meet criteria for current PTSD
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, 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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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