Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Community Addiction Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Conditions:
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Substance-Related Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this phase of the study is to assess the efficacy of CBT for PTSD, as delivered by routine addiction counselors in community treatment programs, and to compare CBT for PTSD with both In...
Detailed Description
The main hypothesis being tested is that a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can improve treatment retention and outcomes for both posttraumatic stress and su...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least 18 years old;
- Actively enrolled in outpatient addiction services and meets criteria for substance use disorder;
- Screened positive for PTSD (results of PCL show a likely Criterion A Traumatic Event and a score equal to or greater than 44);
- Willing and able to provide informed consent to participate in the study;
- Diagnosis of PTSD verified by the CAPS and total symptom score equal to or greater than 44;
Exclusion
- Acute psychotic symptoms (however, persons with a psychotic disorder are eligible if their symptoms are stable and they are well connected with appropriate mental health services);
- Psychiatric hospitalization or suicide attempt in the past month (however, if the hospitalization or attempt was directly related to substance intoxication or detoxification and the person is currently stable, they are eligible);
- Medical and/or legal situations are unstable such that ability to participate in the full duration of the study seems unlikely.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
443 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01457391
Start Date
December 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2014
Last Update
February 16 2015
Active Locations (4)
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1
Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services
Berlin Corners, Vermont, United States, 05601
2
Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States, 05762
3
Howard Center
Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05401
4
Evergreen - Rutland Mental Health
Rutland, Vermont, United States, 05701