Implementation of an Evidence Based Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment in Public Sec… (NCT01488539) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Implementation of an Evidence Based Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment in Public Sector Settings
United States210 participantsStarted 2012-01-01
Plain-language summary
Researchers hope to learn whether a flexibly applied cognitive behavioral treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more effective than the psychotherapy usually provided in the clinic (called Treatment as Usual or TAU). Primary Hypothesis: STAIR/NT will be superior to TAU in improving PTSD symptoms at 28, 36 and 48 weeks post-randomization
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* A primary diagnosis of PTSD according to DSM-IV criteria with a CAPS score no lower than 40 (cf Weathers, Keane, \& Davidson, 2001)
* PTSD symptoms that are a result of interpersonal violence
* at least one clear trauma memory
* Current age between 18 and 65
* If obtaining other (medication or psychosocial) treatment, must have completed at least a 3 month course of the treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Substance dependence and severe substance abuse disorders, current psychotic symptoms, unmedicated mania or bipolar disorder
* prominent current suicidal or homicidal ideation (a plan or intent versus a wish) or a suicide attempt within the past three months
* self-injurious behaviors in the last three months requiring medical attention
* Cognitive impairment indicated by chart diagnoses or observable cognitive difficulties
* Current involvement in a violent relationship defined as more than casual contact (e.g. dating or living with an abusive partner)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.