Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for Psychological Trauma

NCT ID: NCT01559688

Last Updated: 2020-07-29

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 63 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2011-07-31
• Study Completion Date: 2013-10-31

Brief Summary

Service members and veterans often experience symptoms of psychological trauma following combat deployments. While efforts are being made in the military and at the Veteran's Affairs to meet the large number of soldiers and veterans experiencing symptoms of psychological trauma, there remains a need to evaluate new treatments, particularly those that are designed to be brief in length.

A new therapy, known as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), is a type of psychological therapy that is designed for rapid resolution of symptoms of psychological trauma. This approach uses a combination of talking and sets of eye movements guided by the therapist. During therapy, this interactive personal guidance is thought to be helpful in resolving problems (such as bad memories).

The purpose of this study is to:

1. Evaluate how effective ART is in treating symptoms of psychological trauma among non-active duty veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and in Afghanistan or other combat conflicts.

2. Learn if there is improvement in symptoms of psychological trauma (such as bad memories, anxiety, depression, and guilt) after receiving Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Conditions

Psychological Trauma; PTSD

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

ART therapy group

Participants in this arm will receive 2-5 sessions of ART therapy, depending on individual progress. Each session will last 60-90 minutes over a 2-week period.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

ART is a cognitive based therapy which integrates an eye movement technique while focusing on a problem (traumatic experience) during the therapy session.

Waitlist

Participants in this group will receive 2 fitness assessment or career counseling sessions. Each session will last 60-90 minutes over a 2-week period. Upon completion of this arm, participants will be offered the choice to start ART therapy.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Waitlist

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Fitness assessment or career counseling

Interventions

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

ART is a cognitive based therapy which integrates an eye movement technique while focusing on a problem (traumatic experience) during the therapy session.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Waitlist

Fitness assessment or career counseling

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Non-active duty U.S. veteran of any prior deployment(s) with recruitment emphasis on those who previously served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan (OIF and OEF).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Symptoms indicative of psychological trauma. This includes a score of >40 on the PCL-M Checklist, or in the absence of a score >40, therapist assessment of symptoms of PTSD, as determined from the Checklist for Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Standard Protocol. Individuals with previous treatment for psychological trauma, yet with residual symptoms, will be eligible.
• Ability to read and speak English to complete survey questions.
• Denial of suicidal ideation or intent, including homicidal ideation or intent, and no evidence of psychotic behavior or being in psychological crisis

Exclusion Criteria

• Brain injury prohibiting speech, writing, and purposeful actions
• Identified to have current suicidal ideation
• Major psychiatric disorder concomitant to symptoms of psychological trauma
• Currently undergoing substance abuse treatment
• Previous diagnosis of eye movement disorder
• Any medical condition that, in the judgment of the Principal Investigator and/or ART therapist, may place the individual at high risk due to a potential heightened emotional reaction

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

United States Department of Defense

FED

Sponsor Role: collaborator

University of South Florida

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Kevin Kip, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of South Florida

Locations

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, United States

Countries

United States

References

Kip KE, Shuman A, Hernandez DF, Diamond DM, Rosenzweig L. Case report and theoretical description of accelerated resolution therapy (ART) for military-related post-traumatic stress disorder. Mil Med. 2014 Jan;179(1):31-7. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-13-00229.

Reference Type: DERIVED

PMID: 24402982 (View on PubMed)

Kip KE, Rosenzweig L, Hernandez DF, Shuman A, Sullivan KL, Long CJ, Taylor J, McGhee S, Girling SA, Wittenberg T, Sahebzamani FM, Lengacher CA, Kadel R, Diamond DM. Randomized controlled trial of accelerated resolution therapy (ART) for symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mil Med. 2013 Dec;178(12):1298-309. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-13-00298.

Reference Type: DERIVED

PMID: 24306011 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

TATRC-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id