This study will explore whether the use of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) app is an effective adjunct to treatment as usual (TAU) in individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and trauma. This study will recruit 129 participants (100 completers) randomized to receive either active or sham SSP in addition to TAU. Participants will utilize the SSP for a minimum of three hours to a maximum of five hours for a total of seven days. Data will be collected at both pre- and post-test. Data to be collected will include measures on affect, anxiety, personality, mindfulness, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. The SSP has shown effectiveness in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms in pilot studies conducted at other locations. This will be the first study to examine the effectiveness of SSP with individuals with co-occurring SUD and trauma.
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Difference in posttraumatic stress symptom scores pre-post between groups as measured by the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5).
Timeframe: Day 1 and Day 8
Difference in anxiety symptom scores pre-post between groups as measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale.
Timeframe: Day 1 and Day 8
Difference in autonomic arousal symptom scores pre-post between groups as measured by the Body Perception Questionnaire Autonomic Symptoms - short form (BPQ-20 ANS).
Timeframe: Day 1 and Day 8