CompletedNot Applicable

Behavioral Treatments for Acute Stress Disorder In Firefighters

United States169 participants

Plain-language summary

This study will develop a treatment for firefighters experiencing symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD). Effective treatments may reduce immediate symptoms and prevent the development of more chronic conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Who can participate

Age range21 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently an active duty, nonofficer member of a Boston area fire department * Willing and able to comply with all study requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or plan to become pregnant during the study * Plan to relocate within 2 months of study entry * Psychotic symptoms within 30 days prior to study entry * Experiencing severe depression at study entry OR having suicidal thoughts within 30 days prior to study entry * Evidence of severe organic impairment that would interfere with participation in the study * Current alcohol or substance dependence * Currently awaiting outcome of a court case involving exposure to traumatic events through the fire department

What they're measuring

Accute stress disorder symptoms

Timeframe: Measured pre- and post-treatment and at follow-up assessments 1 and 3 months after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00183508

SponsorBoston University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2005-12

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