Clinical trial for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Official title Reducing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms in First Responders and Frontline Health Care Workers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05751473
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if a brief talk therapy called Prolonged Exposure for Primary Care reduces PTSD symptoms and improves daily life better than standard counseling.
- Who it's for
- First responders and frontline health care workers who are experiencing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either a specific type of talk therapy or standard counseling through their Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or number of visits required.
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
- Are employees at an orginization served by a participating EAP
- Have a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (PCL-5) score ≥33
- Have had psychotropic medication stability for at least 4 weeks for the qualitative portion of the study: \- Enrolled into the assigned by chance...
You likely can't join if
- Severe cognitive impairment that in the judgment of the investigators makes it unlikely that the participant can adhere to the study regimen (as...
- High risk of suicide (defined as meeting criteria for Action Step 3 on the Participant Suicide Risk Screening form: found in protocol)
- Need for detoxification
- Active psychosis or unmanaged bipolar disorder, as measured by items 12 and 13 of the cross cutting assessment
- Currently engagement in a trauma-focused behavioral treatment (such as Prolonged Exposure or Cognitive Processing Therapy).
- Patients who do not speak English will be excluded for logistical reasons.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Carrollton, Georgia, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- East Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Fremont, Ohio, United States
- Houston, Texas, 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 Carrollton, Georgia, United States; Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Detroit, Michigan, United States; East Lansing, Michigan, United States; Piscataway, New Jersey, United States; New York, New York, United States and 3 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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