Actively Recruiting
Computer Monitor vs Augmented Reality 3MDR for PTSD PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences · Updated on 2025-07-15
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
234 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor
M
Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative, USUHS
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing two ways of delivering Motion-assisted, Multi-modular Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation (3MDR) therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study seeks 60 volunteers who have PTSD and are eligible for care in the Department of Defense healthcare system. There will be 10-14 therapy sessions that are 60-90 minutes long, about once a week, and symptoms will be assessed before and after the therapy as well as 3 and 6 months after completing therapy. 3MDR asks you to choose pictures and music that are integrated into a virtual reality environment. You will be walking on a treadmill throughout each therapy session, while the therapist stands next to the treadmill and asks you questions about the pictures you chose.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Computer Monitor vs Augmented Reality 3MDR for PTSD PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Service member, veteran, retiree, or DEERS-eligible dependent, male or female, at least 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of PTSD confirmed by the CAPS-5 assessment
- Able to walk on a treadmill unassisted at a normal pace for up to 90 minutes continuously, with contact guard assistance or less
You will not qualify if you...
- History of epilepsy or seizure disorder, except for childhood febrile seizures that have not recurred
- History of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or active suicidal or homicidal thoughts
- Regular use of benzodiazepines within the last 30 days
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Uniformed Services University
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
Hannah Attalah, BA
CONTACT
M
Michael Roy, MD, MPH
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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