Virtual Therapy for PTSD

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Sarah Jackson, PhD

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosis of PTSD as measured by a Posttraumatic Symptom Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) score of >33

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Currently undergoing another form of treatment other than supportive therapy (> 2 times per month)

Engaged in active trauma-focused therapy including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline , 4-6 weeks(mid treatment), end of treatment (11-14 weeks)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a new way of delivering therapy for PTSD using a virtual platform, either with or without a mobile health app. The goal is to see if this therapy can help reduce PTSD symptoms

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and related stress disorders, including PTSD. Participants should be interested in a self-paced virtual therapy program to help manage their symptoms.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of a Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) delivered virtually through a platform and an accompanying mobile app called Stress NAVIGATOR. It aims to see if these tools can reduce PTSD symptoms and increase resilience.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves virtual training and a mobile health application, there are no direct medical side effects like those from medication or surgery. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort while engaging with the material.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with PTSD with a PCL-5 score over 33.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am not receiving any treatment more than twice a month, except for supportive care.

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I am currently in therapy for trauma using CPT, PE, or EMDR methods.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline , 4-6 weeks(mid treatment), end of treatment (11-14 weeks)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline , 4-6 weeks(mid treatment), end of treatment (11-14 weeks)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline , 4-6 weeks(mid treatment), end of treatment (11-14 weeks) for reporting.