Comparing Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Exposure Therapy for PTSD from Military Sexual Trauma in Adults

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two types of therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD caused by Military Sexual Trauma MST. The study aims to find out if Interpersonal Psychotherapy IPT and Exposure Therapy ET are equally effective in treating PTSD in male and female military personnel. The goal is to improve PTSD treatment options for more people affected by MST. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two therapy groups. One group receives ten 90-minute sessions of Exposure Therapy, which involves imaginal and in vivo exposure to trauma-related memories. The other group receives fourteen weekly 50-minute sessions of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, focusing on how PTSD affects current relationships and daily life. Each therapy follows specific treatment manuals. During the study, participants will undergo assessments using the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale-5 CAPS-5 at baseline and after completing therapy 11 weeks for ET and 15 weeks for IPT. Researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms and compare results between the two therapies. The study runs through September 2027 and involves regular outpatient sessions and evaluations of symptoms and daily functioning.

A Trial Comparing Interpersonal Therapy to Exposure Therapy for PTSD Due to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) in Male and Female Military Personnel