CompletedNot Applicable

Cognitive Processing Therapy Versus Prolonged Exposure for Treating Women With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Brought on by Sexual Assault

United States120 participantsStarted 1994-05

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive processing therapy versus prolonged exposure therapy in treating women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) brought on by sexual assault.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * History of at least one incidence of rape * Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Rape occurred before the age of 13 and was committed by a family member * Rape was committed by a spouse who is currently living in the same household * Psychosis * Mental retardation * Current pathology that may complicate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder * Currently suicidal or parasuicidal * Currently addicted to drugs or alcohol * Illiterate

What they're measuring

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms; measured immediately post-treatment and at 3, 6, and 9 months post-treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00239772

SponsorUniversity of Missouri, St. Louis

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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