RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04335487

Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for PTSD Among Public Safety Personnel

Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for PTSD Among Public Safety Personnel: Open Cohort Preference Trial for Transdiagnostic or Disorder-Specific Therapy

Sponsor

University of Regina

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Jul 6, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Anxiety Posttraumatic Stress

Summary

This study evaluates two Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) interventions: one for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and one for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Both interventions have been tailored for Canadian public safety personnel (PSP). Outcomes of interest include preference for disorder-specific or transdiagnostic care, engagement with the interventions, changes in symptoms and functioning, and strengths and limitations of implementing ICBT with Canadian PSP.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether an internet-based version of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) — a structured, evidence-based talking therapy — can effectively reduce PTSD symptoms in public safety personnel (such as police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and corrections officers) in Saskatchewan, Canada. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are a public safety worker living in Saskatchewan - You are experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress - You have access to a computer and internet - You can provide a physician as an emergency contact **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are at high risk of suicide or have attempted suicide or been hospitalized in the past year - You have primary problems with psychosis, mania, or active substance use - You are currently receiving regular psychological therapy - You have specific concerns about internet-based CBT Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPSP PTSD Course

A tailored ICBT intervention designed to treat symptoms of PTSD will be delivered to public safety personnel. Clients will be offered once a week support, but support can be increased to twice a week support if PSP request extra support. The intervention is designed to be completed in 8 weeks, but clients will be able to extend their treatment by an additional 8 weeks (i.e., up to 16 weeks in total).

BEHAVIORALPSP Wellbeing Course

A tailored ICBT intervention designed to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD will be delivered to public safety personnel. Clients will be offered once a week support, but support can be increased to twice a week support if PSP request extra support. The intervention is designed to be completed in 8 weeks, but clients will be able to extend their treatment by an additional 8 weeks (i.e., up to 16 weeks in total).