PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder study: Cognitive Processing Therapy vs CBT-t
Official title Treatment for PTSD and Tinnitus
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07106593
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see which order of therapy, PTSD counseling then tinnitus counseling, or the reverse, gives better results and how the brain changes after treatment.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have both post‑traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive two types of counseling: Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus, in one of two possible orders.
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
- Adult male and female active duty military personnel and veterans seeking treatment for PTSD
- Diagnosis of PTSD
- Person has experienced at least one mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
- Ability to speak and read English
- Stable on any psychotropic medications
You likely can't join if
- Currently receiving other talk therapies
- Severe hearing loss that would prevent the participant from benefiting from therapy
- Current severe suicidal ideation
- Psychiatric hospitalization in the last 12 months
- Moderate to severe substance use that would prevent the participant form benefiting from therapy
- Current manic episode or psychotic symptoms requiring immediate stabilization or hospitalization
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult male and female active duty military personnel and veterans seeking treatment for PTSD
- Diagnosis of PTSD
- Person has experienced at least one mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
- Ability to speak and read English
- Stable on any psychotropic medications
- Meets criteria for chronic subjective and bothersome tinnitus
- Chronic tinnitus is at least possibly related to head injury
- Currently receiving other talk therapies
- Severe hearing loss that would prevent the participant from benefiting from therapy
- Current severe suicidal ideation
- Psychiatric hospitalization in the last 12 months
- Moderate to severe substance use that would prevent the participant form benefiting from therapy
- Current manic episode or psychotic symptoms requiring immediate stabilization or hospitalization
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Moderate to severe brain damage
- Neurobiological disorders
- Temporomandibular joint disorders and/or Meniere's disease that cause acute pain
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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