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New treatment option for PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Official title A Frequency-Modulated Music Intervention to Enhance Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06925867
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the addition of frequency filtered music (Safe and Sound Protocol) to daily cognitive processing therapy improves effectiveness for reducing PTSD symptoms. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the addition of frequency filtered music reduce PTSD symptoms for patients receiving cognitive processing therapy for PTSD?
- 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
- At least 18 years of age
- Meets diagnostic criteria for a) PTSD or b) subthreshold PTSD with hyperarousal (i.e., meets diagnostic threshold for 3 of 4 symptoms, one of which...
- Ability to move between sitting to standing without assistance
- Ability to attend two weeks of daily in-person therapy sessions at either the Ohio State University or at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB)...
You likely can't join if
- Heart condition (such as cardiac arrhythmia) or pacemaker
- An allergy that would prevent wearing adhesive for durations of 2 hours or less
- Insufficient English fluency to fully engage in psychotherapy
- Use of hearing aids
- Current or prior tinnitus (persistent ringing or other noises in ears not caused by an external sound)
- Severe traumatic brain injury
See the full eligibility criteria
- At least 18 years of age
- Meets diagnostic criteria for a) PTSD or b) subthreshold PTSD with hyperarousal (i.e., meets diagnostic threshold for 3 of 4 symptoms, one of which is hyperarousal)
- Ability to move between sitting to standing without assistance
- Ability to attend two weeks of daily in-person therapy sessions at either the Ohio State University or at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Medical Center
- Heart condition (such as cardiac arrhythmia) or pacemaker
- An allergy that would prevent wearing adhesive for durations of 2 hours or less
- Insufficient English fluency to fully engage in psychotherapy
- Use of hearing aids
- Current or prior tinnitus (persistent ringing or other noises in ears not caused by an external sound)
- Severe traumatic brain injury
- An ongoing stressor or condition deemed by the investigators to place the participant at risk for injury or a poor outcome (e.g., undergoing disability evaluation, undergoing a medical board evaluation to be medically...
- Inability to complete the informed consent process due to the acute effects of a medical or psychiatric condition (e.g., intoxication, mania, psychosis)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Dayton, 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 Columbus, Ohio, United States; Dayton, 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.