Military Sexual Trauma study: ExpoTx vs PsychoEd
Official title Multifaceted Intervention to Restore Resilience and Overcome Risk
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06988787
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out which of two treatments is better at helping women manage their emotions and reduce PTSD symptoms.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for female Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma or intimate partner violence and also have a brain injury.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive one of two different treatments designed to help with emotion regulation and PTSD symptoms.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Able to consent as determined by UBACC, are English-speaking FVets who are 18+ years old
- Screen positive for exposure to IPV and/or MST using the VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (VA IPVAP) and MST Screening Protocol,
- Have a history of at least one BI assessed using the BISQ+IPV,
- Sub-threshold PTSD (operationalized as a total score of \>33 on the PTSD Checklist Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (PCL-5),
- Report deficits in Emotion Regulation (operationalized as a score of 0.5 SD above published means on the DERS).
You likely can't join if
- FVets at high risk for suicide (respond yes to items 3, 4, 5, or 8 on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale [C-SSRS]), will be initially...
- Observable active psychosis (e.g., auditory hallucinations, grandiose delusions),
- Those determined to have problematic substance use (score \> 27 on the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) will be...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- 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?
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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 female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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