Status:

RECRUITING

Reducing Dropout and Improving Outcomes From PTSD Therapy: When to Switch Therapies or Stay the Course

Lead Sponsor:

United States Department of Defense

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Minnesota

Lowcountry Center for Veterans Research

Conditions:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Investigators' overall objective is to compare methods of identifying individuals who may be experiencing challenges in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and compare methods of intervening to optimiz...

Detailed Description

Background: Trauma-focused treatments (TFTs) for PTSD, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), result in clinically significant symptom relief for many. However, they are not equally effective f...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Veterans interested in outpatient VA psychotherapy for PTSD
  • Meets DSM-5 criteria for PTSD
  • Be able to provide informed consent
  • Be willing to be randomized
  • Agree to not receive non-study psychotherapy for PTSD during study treatment (case management, supportive therapy/group, and concurrent substance use treatment are allowable)

Exclusion

  • Severe cognitive impairment
  • Current suicidal or homicidal intent with a specific plan
  • Uncontrolled psychotic or manic symptoms
  • A psychiatric medication change in the past month
  • A severe SUD as diagnosed by the DSM-5

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 17 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 31 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

280 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06957067

Start Date

March 17 2025

End Date

August 31 2028

Last Update

November 14 2025

Active Locations (4)

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1

VA Phoenix Health Care System

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85012

2

New Orleans VA Medical Center

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70119

3

Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (Charleston VA)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401

4

VA Houston Healthcare System

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

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