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Tests treatment safety and results for PTSD
Official title Evaluating Signs of Safety: A Deaf-Accessible Therapy Toolkit for AUD and Trauma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06278922
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The U.S. Deaf community - a group of more than one million Americans who communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) - experiences nearly triple the rate of lifetime problem drinking and twice the rate of trauma exposure compared to the general population.
- 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
- Self-identification as Deaf or hard-of-hearing
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Age 18 years or older
- Access to videoconferencing technology for informed consent and, if applicable, study therapy sessions
- Access to online survey technology for study assessments
You likely can't join if
- Participation in concurrent formal psychotherapy (Note: Participants in all study conditions will be asked to refrain from concurrent formal...
- Members of the following special populations: Adults unable to consent; Individuals younger than 18 years; Prisoners; Pregnant women (Note: The...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Self-identification as Deaf or hard-of-hearing
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Age 18 years or older
- Access to videoconferencing technology for informed consent and, if applicable, study therapy sessions
- Access to online survey technology for study assessments
- "Problematic alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems" on the AUD Identification Test (AUDIT), a 10-item screening measure developed by the World Health Organization that demonstrates good...
- "Subthreshold or full PTSD," on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), a 20-item measure of PTSD symptoms reliably used to monitor symptom change (past-month referent time period; "subthreshold" = meets at least two...
- Participation in concurrent formal psychotherapy (Note: Participants in all study conditions will be asked to refrain from concurrent formal psychotherapy. Participants who engage in formal psychotherapy outside of the...
- Members of the following special populations: Adults unable to consent; Individuals younger than 18 years; Prisoners; Pregnant women (Note: The investigators will not knowingly include pregnant women as participants...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Worcester, Massachusetts, 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 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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