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New treatment option for Substance Use Disorders
Official title Written Exposure Therapy for Veterans With SUD and PTSD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05327504
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The proposed project will evaluate the efficacy of written exposure therapy (WET) among Veterans engaged in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, who present with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While SUD treatment programs traditionally do not address PTSD, effective trauma treatments have been used successfully among those with substance use comorbidities.
- 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
- Veterans ages 18 years old or older;
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for at least one substance use disorder (SUD);
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for PTSD;
- Approved for SUD treatment at VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
You likely can't join if
- Veterans who meet current criteria for schizophrenia, schizophrenia-type disorders, or unmedicated mania or bipolar disorder as determined by...
- current suicidal or homicidal risks necessitating a higher level of care;
- Veterans who have received an Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for PTSD protocol within the past 6 months;
- Problems that would prevent a participant from completing the writing intervention or study assessments (e.g., illiteracy). To assess for literacy...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- West Haven, Connecticut, 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 West Haven, Connecticut, 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.