Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Homeless Women
Lead Sponsor:
RAND
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in homeless women.
Detailed Description
Exposure to traumatic events may lead to mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by the presence of persistent f...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Sub-diagnostic threshold PTSD symptoms
- Currently resides in a transitional homeless shelter in Los Angeles County
- Trauma that is related to PTSD symptoms occurred at least 1 month prior to study entry
- Understands, speaks, and reads English
- Planned departure date from the shelter is at least 1 month after study entry
Exclusion
- Significant cognitive impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
31 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00353249
Start Date
June 1 2008
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
May 8 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Los Angeles County, California, United States