Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Processing Therapy Versus Prolonged Exposure for Treating Women With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Brought on by Sexual Assault
Lead Sponsor:
University of Missouri, St. Louis
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive processing therapy versus prolonged exposure therapy in treating women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) brought on by sexual assault.
Detailed Description
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following exposure to a traumatic event in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. PTSD is marked by clear biological changes as well as psy...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- History of at least one incidence of rape
- Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder
Exclusion
- Rape occurred before the age of 13 and was committed by a family member
- Rape was committed by a spouse who is currently living in the same household
- Psychosis
- Mental retardation
- Current pathology that may complicate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
- Currently suicidal or parasuicidal
- Currently addicted to drugs or alcohol
- Illiterate
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 1994
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00239772
Start Date
May 1 1994
Last Update
June 5 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Center for Trauma and Recovery, University of Missouri - St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63121-4499