Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic study: Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Official title Massed Prolonged Exposure for PTSD in Substance Use Treatment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06296186
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether doing Prolonged Exposure therapy many times a week works as well as once a week for veterans with PTSD and substance use problems.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a veteran in intensive outpatient substance use treatment who has PTSD and a substance use disorder.
- What's involved
- You would attend Prolonged Exposure therapy sessions. You will have either weekly sessions or several sessions each week.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for the length of your therapy program, with visits each therapy session.
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
- Veterans
- age 18+
- who have served since September 2001
- who are enrolled in a SUD IOP at a participating VA
- meet DSM-5 criteria for a current SUD (Tobacco Use Disorder alone not sufficient for inclusion)
You likely can't join if
- severe cognitive impairment
- current suicidal or homicidal intent requiring immediate treatment
- current unstable psychotic or manic symptoms not attributable to SUD
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veterans
- age 18+
- who have served since September 2001
- who are enrolled in a SUD IOP at a participating VA
- meet DSM-5 criteria for a current SUD (Tobacco Use Disorder alone not sufficient for inclusion)
- meet DSM-5 criteria for PTSD
- report substance use at least 20 of the last 90 days
- are able to give informed consent.
- severe cognitive impairment
- current suicidal or homicidal intent requiring immediate treatment
- current unstable psychotic or manic symptoms not attributable to SUD
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Diego, California, United States
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Cleveland, 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 San Diego, California, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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