Status:
COMPLETED
Guided Imagery for Military Sexual Trauma-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Durham VA Medical Center
Conditions:
Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic
Military Sexual Trauma
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Military sexual trauma (MST) is a significant women's mental health issue. There is a crucial need for effective therapies for MST-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that are well-tolerated ...
Detailed Description
Study Aims: The primary aims of this study are: (1) To determine the efficacy of the GIFT intervention for women veterans with MST-related PTSD. (2) To determine the effects of GIFT on mental health a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-65
- Status as a women veteran
- Receives care at the Durham VAMC
- History of MST, confirmed by CAPS interview
- DSM-IV diagnosis of PTSD, confirmed by CAPS interview
- Able to participate in a research interview in English.
- Regular telephone access
Exclusion
- Current diagnosis of organic, psychotic, or bipolar disorder
- Suicidality or parasuicidality
- Ongoing family violence
- Alcohol or drug abuse within previous 3 months
- Enrolled in cognitive-behavioral/exposure-based therapy for PTSD during study period. Supportive therapy and some psychiatric medications (if stabilized at least 3 months prior to enrollment) are acceptable. Although patients may use medications, no new medications will be started during the study. This includes, but is not restricted to, SSRIs, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, antiepileptic drugs, antidepressants, buspirone, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, stimulants, or antipsychotics.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00635635
Start Date
October 1 2007
End Date
May 1 2010
Last Update
May 26 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705