Clinical trial for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Official title Reducing Dropout and Improving Outcomes From PTSD Therapy: When to Switch Therapies or Stay the Course
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06957067
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether using CPT skills or switching to Present Centered Therapy works better for people having trouble with CPT.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have PTSD and are finding Cognitive Processing Therapy difficult.
- What's involved
- You will keep doing CPT skills or talk with your therapist about switching to Present Centered Therapy. You may have extra sessions to help you stay in treatment.
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
- Veterans interested in outpatient VA psychotherapy for PTSD
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for PTSD
- Be able to provide informed consent
- Be willing to be assigned by chance
- Agree to not receive non-study psychotherapy for PTSD during study treatment (case management, supportive therapy/group, and concurrent substance use...
You likely can't join if
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Current suicidal or homicidal intent with a specific plan
- Uncontrolled psychotic or manic symptoms
- A psychiatric medication change in the past month
- A severe SUD as diagnosed by the DSM-5
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Charleston, South Carolina, 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 Phoenix, Arizona, United States; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Charleston, South Carolina, United States; Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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