Posttraumatic Stress Disorder study: Present Centered Therapy
Official title The Many Roads to Trauma Recovery: A Clinical Trial Comparing Empirically Supported Treatments for Veterans With Co-Morbid Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorder Symptoms
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07756723
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Veterans with co-morbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) are at substantial risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases that often lead to premature death, with some evidence that they may die over 10 years earlier than their counterparts.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Time commitment: about 10 years
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
- PTSD diagnosis
- Enrolled in VA healthcare
- Attending residential programming at CVAMC
- Current substance use difficulty based on screening questions
You likely can't join if
- Non-English speaking
- Inability to complete study procedures
- Lack competency to provide consent
- Acute intoxication of a substance
- Active psychotic symptoms at the study visit
- Suicidal or homicidal ideation with intent and planning
See the full eligibility criteria
- PTSD diagnosis
- Enrolled in VA healthcare
- Attending residential programming at CVAMC
- Current substance use difficulty based on screening questions
- Non-English speaking
- Inability to complete study procedures
- Lack competency to provide consent
- Acute intoxication of a substance
- Active psychotic symptoms at the study visit
- Suicidal or homicidal ideation with intent and planning
- Pacemaker or other cardiovascular implants.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 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 study runs about 10 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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