Variable-length Cognitive Processing Therapy for Combat-Related PTSD

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

130 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-06-30

Study Completion Date

2018-12-31

Brief Summary

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The primary goal of this study is to improve the overall efficacy of cognitive processing therapy-cognitive-only version (CPT-C) in a sample of 130 active-duty service members through a variable length treatment.

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Detailed Description

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The primary goal of this study is to improve the overall efficacy of cognitive processing therapy-cognitive-only version (CPT-C) in a sample of 130 active-duty service members through a variable length treatment. The study seeks to determine if some service members would benefit from a longer or shorter dose of treatment (4-24 sessions), and to identify which individuals are likely to require more, less, or the standard number of treatment sessions to reach good end-state functioning. Predictors of length of therapy and treatment outcome will be examined. Specifically, we will evaluate factors related to internalizing/externalizing traits, cognitive flexibility, inability to inhibit dysfunctional cognitions, and readiness to change as they are related to the number of treatment sessions required to treat patients to the point of good end-state functioning. Additional outcomes including alcohol use, psychosocial functioning, physical health, and sleep also will be evaluated.

Conditions

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Variable length Cognitive Processing Therapy

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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CPT-C

Cognitive Processing Therapy-Cognitive Only (CPT-C) conducted twice weekly for 4-24 sessions based on good end state functioning.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive Processing Therapy-Cognitive Only

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Processing Therapy-Cognitive Only (CPT-C) is an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used to treat PTSD. CPT is a manualized program that focuses on challenging beliefs and assumptions related to the trauma, oneself, and the world. Individual sessions will be conducted twice weekly for 4-24 sessions; each session is 60 minutes.

Interventions

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Cognitive Processing Therapy-Cognitive Only

Cognitive Processing Therapy-Cognitive Only (CPT-C) is an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used to treat PTSD. CPT is a manualized program that focuses on challenging beliefs and assumptions related to the trauma, oneself, and the world. Individual sessions will be conducted twice weekly for 4-24 sessions; each session is 60 minutes.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult male and female combat veterans who deployed in support of combat operations following 9/11
* Diagnosis of PTSD determined by a Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Stress Scale (CAPS-5)
* Speak and read English

Exclusion Criteria

* Current suicide or homicide risk meriting crisis intervention.
* Active psychosis.
* Moderate to severe brain damage (as determined by the inability to comprehend the baseline screening questionnaires).
* Local availability of fewer than 5 months
* Late-phase Med Board status, awaiting percentages
* Undergoing a chapter

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No