Status:

WITHDRAWN

Goal Management Training in Individuals With PTSD

Lead Sponsor:

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Collaborating Sponsors:

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

FDC Foundation

Conditions:

PTSD

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effect of a manualized treatment (Goal Management Training, or GMT) on the cognitive impairments associated with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), as well as any impa...

Detailed Description

PTSD has an emotional impact on individuals, but it is also associated with impaired cognitive functioning (e.g., processing speed, attention, executive functioning). This study is an effectiveness tr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • diagnosis of PTSD as determined by our baseline assessment
  • Due to online nature: must have access to (and ability to use) a computer/tablet with a working microphone and camera (or webcam), reliable access to a secure internet connection, and access to a quiet, private space for the assessments and group sessions.
  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • must be resident of Ontario (due to restrictions of professional licenses)
  • Exclusion Criteria for those opting in to fMRI scan:
  • any implants, conditions, etc. that do not comply with 7T (Tesla) fMRI research safety standards (e.g., pacemaker, pregnancy/possible pregnancy)
  • Exclusion Criteria for study in general:
  • history of significant head injury/lengthy loss of consciousness (e.g., a Glasgow Coma Scale Score \< 15 at the time of incident as assessed retrospectively by participant)
  • significant untreated medical illness
  • history of neurological or neurodevelopmental disorder
  • history of any pervasive developmental disorder
  • any medical disorder known to adversely affect cognition within the last 12 months
  • lifetime bipolar or psychotic disorder
  • alcohol/substance abuse or dependence within the last 3 months
  • extensive narcotic use (e.g., fentanyl, oxycodone, etc.), use of anti-cholinergics, anti-psychotics, psychostimulants, or benzodiazepines
  • ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) within the last 12 months
  • significant dissociative disorder (as determined by our baseline assessment)
  • suicide attempt in last 6 months
  • pregnancy (due to impact of hormones on cognitive abilities)
  • hearing or vision issues that would interfere with effective online participation

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 1 2023

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    February 1 2024

    Estimated Enrollment :

    Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04457271

    Start Date

    January 1 2023

    End Date

    February 1 2024

    Last Update

    February 8 2023

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    London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital

    London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5A5