Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

CBT vs. Supportive Texts for PTSD & Hazardous Drinking (Project Better Study 2)

United States333 participantsStarted 2024-10-17

Plain-language summary

The study aims to test the efficacy of a CBT-enhanced text message intervention and a supportive text message intervention to reduce symptom burden in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and co-occurring hazardous drinking.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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

. 18+ years of age
. Currently resides in WA State
. Fluent in English
. Reports at least one DSM-5 traumatic event that occurred 1+ months ago
. Current PTSD severity of 33+ on the PCL-5
. Current hazardous alcohol use (2+ heavy episodic drinking occasions \[4+ drinks on one occasion for women, 5+ drinks on one occasion for men\] in past month, 1+ negative consequences related to alcohol use)
. Owns a functioning cellular phone
. Is willing to receive weekly study text messages for 4 consecutive weeks

Exclusion criteria

. Previous participation in Project BETTER study 1 (NCT05372042)
. Participation in Project COPE+ (IRB# STUDY00022875) (a small-scaled text-based message study that aims to increase positive mood and wellbeing for adults with posttraumatic stress symptoms and hazardous drinking)

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

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist, Civilian Version DSM-5 (PCL-5)

Timeframe: screening through 12 month follow-up

Heavy Episodic Drinking (HED)

Timeframe: screening through 12 month follow up

Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ)

Timeframe: screening through 12 month follow-up

Short Index of Problems (SIP)

Timeframe: screening through 12 month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06648395

SponsorUniversity of Washington

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

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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

. 18+ years of age
. Currently resides in WA State
. Fluent in English
. Reports at least one DSM-5 traumatic event that occurred 1+ months ago
. Current PTSD severity of 33+ on the PCL-5
. Current hazardous alcohol use (2+ heavy episodic drinking occasions \[4+ drinks on one occasion for women, 5+ drinks on one occasion for men\] in past month, 1+ negative consequences related to alcohol use)
. Owns a functioning cellular phone
. Is willing to receive weekly study text messages for 4 consecutive weeks

Exclusion criteria

. Previous participation in Project BETTER study 1 (NCT05372042)
. Participation in Project COPE+ (IRB# STUDY00022875) (a small-scaled text-based message study that aims to increase positive mood and wellbeing for adults with posttraumatic stress symptoms and hazardous drinking)