Safety Aid Reduction Treatment for PTSD Among Veterans (NCT04515784) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Safety Aid Reduction Treatment for PTSD Among Veterans
United States45 participantsStarted 2024-09-23
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this project is to examine the acceptability, feasibility, and utility of a safety aid reduction treatment (START) among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is hypothesized that START will be acceptable, feasible, and will lead to reductions in PTSD symptom severity immediately and over time.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Veterans receiving care at New Orleans VA
* Veterans with diagnosis of PTSD who decline trauma focused treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Substance dependence requiring detoxification
* Active psychosis
* Uncontrolled Bipolar Disorder
* Severe suicidal intent requiring hospitalization
* Current engagement in psychotherapy
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.
What they're measuring
1
Change in PTSD diagnostic status as measured by the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5)
Timeframe: Baseline and one-month follow-up
2
Change in PTSD symptoms as measured by the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (10-weeks), and one-month follow-up
3
Changes in safety aid usage as measured by the Safety Behavior Assessment Form (SBAF)
Timeframe: Baseline, post-intervention (10-weeks), and one-month follow-up