RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07351305

Non-Trauma Intervention to Treat PTSD for Veterans and Service Members Suffering From a TBI

Non-Trauma Intervention to Treat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for Veterans and Service Members Suffering From a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Mar 5, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Traumatic Brain Injury Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

Summary

The investigators want to test a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) especially designed for military veterans and service members with mild or moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and PTSD. The treatment will include individual psychotherapy sessions to manage PTSD.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Ability of participant to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document based on interviewer assessment and clinical judgement.
Any veteran or active duty service member (age 18 or above) diagnosed with mild or moderate TBI as determined by the Ohio State University Brain Injury Identification Method
Participant meets diagnostic criteria for PTSD based on Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) interview as described by the National Center for PTSD which includes at least one Criterion B symptom, one Criterion C symptom, two Criterion D symptoms, and two Criterion E symptoms as well as meeting Criterions F and G.
Ability to read, write, and speak English based on interviewer assessment and clinical judgement.

Exclusion Criteria3

Participant is actively engaged in a behavioral intervention primarily targeting PTSD.
Participant has a psychiatric problem that warrants immediate treatment as indicated in the electronic health record, flagged during testing, or confirmed by a clinician through screening or review of clinical notes.
Participant demonstrates significant cognitive impairment that could impact treatment adherence/benefit based on interviewer assessment and clinical judgement.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALNon-Trauma Treatment for TBI and PTSD

The treatment includes 8 sessions with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. Sessions will cover relaxation training, identifying stress, stress management, and problem solving.