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Treatment for Veterans With Military Sexual Trauma

NCT00371644 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 129

Last updated 2015-01-15

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) versus Present-Centered Therapy (PCT) in treating current post-traumatic stress symptoms associated with sexual assault that occurred while veterans were serving in the military.

Conditions

  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Depressive Symptoms
  • Anxiety Symptoms
  • Quality of Life

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Processing Therapy

CPT is a cognitive therapy based on information processing theory and includes components which help the client to (a) access her or his memory of the event, (b) identify and experience her or his emotions until they have been extinguished, and (c) identify and challenge beliefs about the event itself and beliefs about self and the world which have been altered because of the rape.

BEHAVIORAL

Present-Centered Therapy

PCT consists of general support and education focused on current issues in the patient's life. It emphasizes the focus on the individual's current life, and conceptualizes the problems addressed as manifestations of PTSD that, in some cases, may have been present for long periods of time. Emphasis is on problem solving and improving relationships. Connections are made between current problems and PTSD symptoms. PCT provides the emotional support for the trauma patient that is thought to help in recovery and helps the victim gain a better understanding of the nature of the patient's problems and connection with PTSD.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Alina M Suris, PhD · VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-02-28
Primary Completion
2010-06-30
Completion
2011-06-30

Countries

  • United States

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