Status:
WITHDRAWN
Virtual Reality and D-Cycloserine in Combat Related Psycological Trauma in Burn Service Members
Lead Sponsor:
United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
Conditions:
Psychological Trauma
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to begin the examination of the feasibility of using Gradual Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy and D-Cycloserine (DCS) in the management of posttraumatic psychologica...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to establish systematic observations about the feasibility of using gradual exposure virtual reality treatment and D-Cycloserine (VRE + DCS) with service members receiving...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- You are an active duty military male or female service member 18-45 years old and able to participate for duration of care (estimated 12 weeks for initial examination to completion of treatment)
- You have a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) based on a structured clinical interview
- You have a score of greater than 40 on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS)
Exclusion
- Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, or history of disruptive non-compliant behaviors
- Borderline intellectual functioning and attention memory problems as identified by standard USAISR neuropsychological screenings;
- Major neurological or major medical difficulties, to include epilepsy/seizures or significant cardiovascular conditions such as heart or blood problems that would be dysregulated by increased anxiety exposure;
- Dependent on drugs based upon screening, self-report or medical record;
- Motion sickness as seen on the VR assessment trial.
- Subjects screened with CAPS scores 44 or lower at pre-treatment assessment.
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Unhealed uncovered wounds on face that would be a significant discomfort or infection risk
- Open uncovered wound to hands or face that the doctor sees at being a moderate or greater risk for treatment complications.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00855153
Start Date
May 1 2009
End Date
November 1 2011
Last Update
December 20 2011
Active Locations (1)
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US Army Institute of Surgical Research
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States, 78234