Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Enhanced by Virtual Reality for Individuals With PTSD and Substance Abuse

NCT ID: NCT00656344

Last Updated: 2013-12-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

3 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-10-31

Study Completion Date

2013-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study is exploring the use of an intervention designed to treat PTSD in individuals with comorbid PTSD and substance abuse resulting from the attacks of September 11 or from military service in Iraq. A cognitive behavioral treatment protocol will be used to treat PTSD. The exposure component of the protocol will be enhanced with the use of virtual reality in which the client will view a virtual environment while describing their trauma.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Substance Abuse

Keywords

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PTSD Substance Abuse WTC attacks Iraq War

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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Cognitive behavioral treatment enhanced by virtual reality

A cognitive behavioral protocol with cognitive and behavioral techniques will be used to treat symptoms. The exposure part of the treatment will be enhanced with the use of a virtual environment.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* English-speaking
* Between the ages of 18 and 70
* Exposed to the WTC Attacks (were in towers or in the immediate area) or veterans of the Iraq War
* Diagnosed with PTSD symptoms
* Current substance abuse disorder or history of substance abuse disorder

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of current organic mental disorder
* Presence or history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression with psychotic features, delusional disorder
* Active suicidal ideation, intent, or plan
* Active homicidal ideation, intent, or plan
* Use of pacemaker
* Medically unstable
* History of seizures
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Weill Medical College of Cornell University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Joann Difede

Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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JoAnn Difede

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Locations

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Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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9603000551

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id