Investigating a Novel Sensory-based Program for Veterans With PTSD (NCT05766241) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigating a Novel Sensory-based Program for Veterans With PTSD
Canada89 participantsStarted 2024-05-01
Plain-language summary
SENSE-PTSD is an randomized controlled trial (RCT) which will evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a novel, sensory-based psychoeducational program for improving psychological, functional, sensory, and cognitive outcomes in Canadian military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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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:
* English-speaking adults between the ages of 18 and 65
* Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (active service and/or reservist);
* Meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5);
* Able to provide written informed consent;
* Have access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer with a working microphone and camera;
* Have access to consistent and reliable Internet.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use benzodiazepines daily or almost daily;
* Use narcotics daily or almost daily;
* Diagnosis of substance use disorder in the past 3 months;
* History of severe head trauma with loss of consciousness or history of traumatic brain injury;
* History of neurological disorder;
* Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder;
* Diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder;
* Have not had stable psychiatric medication for 6 months prior to study participation;
* Currently receiving counselling which targets trauma or sensory processing.
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.