Status:
COMPLETED
Telemedicine for Improved Delivery of Psychosocial Treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Collaborating Sponsors:
United States Department of Defense
University of Pennsylvania
Conditions:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of the proposed study is to conduct a systematic comparison of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) outcomes for veterans receiving exposure therapy via telemedicine versus in-person ca...
Detailed Description
The objective of the proposed study is to conduct a systematic comparison of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) outcomes for veterans receiving exposure therapy via telemedicine versus in-person ca...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Primary diagnosis of chronic PTSD due to combat; comorbid mood and anxiety disorders are expected, and will be permitted (to maximize generalizability) if PTSD symptoms are judged to be predominant based on primacy and severity of symptoms
- Age 18 or older
- English literacy
Exclusion
- Unmanaged psychosis or manic episodes in past year
- Concurrent psychotherapies targeting PTSD or depression or that entail exposure therapy \[veterans who are engaged in treatment for non-PTSD symptoms (e.g., 12-step programs for substance problems) will be eligible\]
- Severe cardiovascular or respiratory disease that would make it difficult to ensure regular attendance at psychotherapy sessions
- Probable dementia; OR
- Head trauma resulting in loss of consciousness longer than 20 minutes. Potential participants who have had changes in the type and dosage of psychotropic medications in the preceding two months will be asked to wait until their medication regimen has stabilized to minimize treatment confounds.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
211 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01158001
Start Date
May 1 2009
End Date
September 1 2012
Last Update
June 24 2015
Active Locations (1)
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, California, United States, 92108