Status:
COMPLETED
Treatment for Veterans With Military Sexual Trauma
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Depressive Symptoms
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) versus Present-Centered Therapy (PCT) in treating current post-traumatic stress symptoms associated wit...
Detailed Description
This study is designed to provide insight into effective treatment of veterans with current Post Traumatic Stress Disorder \[PTSD\] that resulted from sexual assault that occurred during their active ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Veteran (female or male) from any era with a current diagnosis of PTSD due to MST
- Experienced MST no less than 3 months prior to entering the trial
- Identify that MST is the trauma that is causing the worst current distress (if other traumas also experienced)
- Have at least one clear memory of the trauma (sufficient to write impact statement)
- Consent to be randomized into treatment
- Not receive other psychotherapy during the 6 weeks of active treatment
- (if on psychoactive medications) if new antidepressant, be on stable medication regimen for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to entering the trial (if recent changes to antidepressant dosage or additions or changes of antipsychotic or anti-anxiety medication, eligible immediately)
Exclusion
- Current substance dependence
- Prior substance dependence that has not been in remission for at least 3 months
- Any current psychotic symptoms
- Current mania or unstable Bipolar Disorder
- Prominent current suicidal or homicidal features
- Any severe cognitive impairment or history of Organic Mental Disorder
- Current involvement in a violent relationship
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
129 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00371644
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
June 1 2011
Last Update
January 15 2015
Active Locations (1)
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VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75216