Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral couples therapy designed for post-traumatic stress disorder in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and in improving r...
Detailed Description
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly prevalent and disabling disorder that affects about 7.7 million adults in the United States. PTSD can develop after someone experiences a particularly...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Current diagnosis of PTSD
- An intimate partner willing to participate in treatment
Exclusion
- Both partners have PTSD
- Either partner with substance dependence not in remission for at least 3 months before study entry, current uncontrolled bipolar or psychotic disorder, or severe cognitive impairment
- Couple currently experiencing severe intimate aggression or a desire to separate or end their intimate relationship
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00669981
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2012
Last Update
November 26 2013
Active Locations (2)
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1
VA Boston Healthcare System
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130
2
Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3