A Trial of Group Psychotherapy for Veterans and Military Personnel With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
NCT ID: NCT00984698
Last Updated: 2014-03-31
Study Results
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COMPLETED
NA
115 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2009-05-31
2012-08-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Structured Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Social Rhythm Group Therapy is designed to improve mood and sleep by stabilizing social rhythms, increasing exposure to ambient light, changing dysfunctional bed/bedtime associations, activating the imagery system by changing nightmare content, and challenging dysfunctional automatic thoughts that might contribute to behavioral inactivation and nonadherence to the therapy protocol. There is no discussion of past traumatic events.
Cognitive Behavioral Social Rhythm Group Therapy
12 weeks, 2h structured group therapy
Unstructured Therapy
Present Centered Group Therapy includes education about the typical symptoms and features associated with PTSD and MDD, with a focus on how these symptoms affect interpersonal relationships. It uses the group format to decrease isolation, normalize symptoms, and provide the experience of giving and receiving support. Some relaxation training is provided early in therapy. There is no discussion of past traumatic events.
Present Centered Group Therapy
12 weeks, 2h relatively unstructured group therapy
Interventions
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Cognitive Behavioral Social Rhythm Group Therapy
12 weeks, 2h structured group therapy
Present Centered Group Therapy
12 weeks, 2h relatively unstructured group therapy
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Current posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), at least moderate severity
* Criterion A exposure to trauma occurring after the age of 18
* Major depressive disorder (MDD), at least moderate severity
* Disturbances in sleep (primary insomnia, insomnia related to PTSD, or nightmare disorder) or daily routine
Exclusion Criteria
* Current psychotic disorder
* Substance abuse/dependence in last 30 days
* Uncontrolled serious medical condition or neurological disorder
* Currently working an overnight shift
* Primary untreated sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome
18 Years
65 Years
MALE
No
Sponsors
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United States Department of Defense
FED
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
FED
University of Arizona
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Tricia Haynes
Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry
Principal Investigators
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Patricia Haynes, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Arizona
Locations
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Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS)
Tucson, Arizona, United States
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Countries
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References
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Haynes PL, Burger SB, Kelly M, Emert S, Perkins S, Shea MT. Cognitive behavioral social rhythm group therapy versus present centered group therapy for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled pilot trial. J Affect Disord. 2020 Dec 1;277:800-809. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.09.009. Epub 2020 Sep 7.
Other Identifiers
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W81XWH-08-2-0121
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id