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New treatment option for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Official title Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD (FIT-PTSD): A Brief, Feasible Method for Enhancing Outcomes, Retention, and Engagement
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05267665
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Although effective treatments for PTSD exist, high rates of treatment dropout and sub-optimal response rates remain common. Incorporating family members in treatment represents one avenue for improving outcomes and providing Veteran-centered care, and surveys of Veterans in outpatient VA PTSD care indicate that 80% desire family involvement.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- for Veterans will include:
- a current DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD
- Veteran status
- willing to have a family member involved in the study
- has recently begun or is currently initiating individual CPT or PE (completed no more than 3 sessions of the protocol at the time of the baseline...
You likely can't join if
- Exclusion criteria for Veterans will include:
- current engagement in couple/family treatment with the identified family member participant
- current severe substance use disorder (mild/moderate use disorders will not be excluded; any level of nicotine or caffeine use disorder accepted)
- current psychosis or unstable bipolar disorder diagnosis
- high suicidal risk
- significant cognitive impairment Exclusion criteria for family members will include:
See the full eligibility criteria
- for Veterans will include:
- a current DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD
- Veteran status
- willing to have a family member involved in the study
- has recently begun or is currently initiating individual CPT or PE (completed no more than 3 sessions of the protocol at the time of the baseline assessment)
- If taking psychotropic medication, the Veteran must be on a stable dose for at least 30 days. for family members will include:
- age 18 or older, family member of the Veteran (significant other, parent, adult child, sibling, etc.)
- currently having frequent contact with the Veteran (three or more times per week)
- Exclusion criteria for Veterans will include:
- current engagement in couple/family treatment with the identified family member participant
- current severe substance use disorder (mild/moderate use disorders will not be excluded; any level of nicotine or caffeine use disorder accepted)
- current psychosis or unstable bipolar disorder diagnosis
- high suicidal risk
- significant cognitive impairment Exclusion criteria for family members will include:
- same as listed for Veterans. Additionally
- family members will NOT be permitted to participate if they meet criteria for current PTSD
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.