Clinical trial for Opioid Use Disorder
Official title Novel Telemedicine-Delivered Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Treating PTSD in Individuals With OUD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06288711
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if this new telemedicine therapy helps people with both PTSD and opioid use disorder attend more therapy sessions and feel less PTSD symptoms.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have opioid use disorder and also meet the criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive prolonged exposure therapy through video calls, attend scheduled sessions, and complete related assessments.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- \>18 years old
- Maintained on a stable methadone or buprenorphine dose for \>1 month prior to the study
- Meet current DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder criteria based on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5
- Participants receiving psychotropic medications must be maintained on a stable dose for \>1 month prior to enrollment.
You likely can't join if
- Current delusions or hallucinations, unstable bipolar disorder, imminent risk for suicide as assessed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric...
- Cognitive impairment as evidenced by scores \<22 on the Videoconference-based Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE; Folstein, et al., 1975)
- Enrolled in another ongoing evidence-based treatment for PTSD.
- Pregnancy as verified by pregnancy test
- No access to cellular service
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Burlington, Vermont, United States
Compensation & support
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Burlington, Vermont, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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