Status:
COMPLETED
Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment for Victims of Partner Violence
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Conditions:
PTSD
Substance Use Disorders
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate a psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use disorders among women who have experienced domestic violence. The hypothesis is that women who receive present-focused,...
Detailed Description
The goal of this study is to evaluate an integrated psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use disorders among female victims of intimate partner violence. The hypothesis is that women who receive prese...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- female victims of partner violence
- at least one month out of the abusive relationship
- meet DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) criteria for PTSD and an alcohol use disorder
- literate in English
- have not changed psychotropic medications or dosages within the past two months and agree not to during the active phase (first 12 weeks) of the intervention
- have an identified primary care physician
Exclusion
- moderate or severe cognitive impairment as measured by a Mini-Mental State Examination score less than or equal to 18
- Histories of psychosis or mania may be excluded because the presence of these disorders is thought to impede progress in psychotherapy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00607412
Start Date
August 1 2007
End Date
May 1 2011
Last Update
May 11 2011
Active Locations (1)
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UCSD Outpatient Psychiatry
San Diego, California, United States, 92103