RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03755401

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Trauma-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TFPP) at the VA in Veterans With PTSD

Sponsor

Montefiore Medical Center

Enrollment

75 participants

Start Date

Nov 2, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

PTSD

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial of Trauma-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TFPP) in comparison with TAU (at the VA) in a 2:1 ratio in 75 Veterans with PTSD who have not responded to standard treatment at the VA.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Reporting moderate PTSD, as defined by a CAPS score of >40
Have at least one of the following history with CPT and/or PE:
offered and declined
dropped out of treatment
been determined unsuitable by their treatment team
received treatment but continue to experience symptoms meeting entrance criteria.
Require stabilization on psychiatric medication for 2 month period prior to entry into study to avoid confounding treatments

Exclusion Criteria4

Presence of SCID-5 assessed psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or substance use that would interfere with trial demands
Severe suicidality that would require immediate crisis management
Organic mental syndromes, delirium, or unstable medical conditions that would interfere with trial demands
Inability to meet trial demands.

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