Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of Two Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Case Western Reserve University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This study will compare the short- and long-term effectiveness of two different treatments for people with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Detailed Description

Exposure to traumatic events, such as automobile accidents and assault, can cause individuals to develop persistent psychological difficulties such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DSM-IV diagnosis of PTSD
  • Experienced traumatic event at least 12 weeks prior to study entry
  • Willingness to discontinue current CBT or antidepressant treatment

Exclusion

  • Current diagnosis of schizophrenia or delusional disorder
  • Medically unstable bipolar disorder, depression with psychotic features, or depression requiring psychiatric treatment
  • Current diagnosis of alcohol or substance dependence within 3 months prior to study entry
  • Ongoing intimate relationship with the perpetrator of the traumatic event
  • History of nonresponse to either CBT or sertraline
  • Medical contraindication for sertraline

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00127673

Start Date

September 1 2004

End Date

August 1 2011

Last Update

May 24 2022

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Department of Psychology, University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195