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Written Exposure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Study Summary
This trial will use Single Case Experimental Design to study the effects of WET in reducing both PTSD symptoms and trauma-related mental contamination among individuals with PTSD resulting from sexual trauma.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You cannot receive any other treatments for trauma while participating in the study.I have been on a stable dose of my mental health medication for at least 4 weeks.I am 18 years old or older.I can speak, read, and write in English fluently.You are currently experiencing mental contamination due to trauma, and scored 20 or higher on the PEMC assessment.I can speak, read, and write in English fluently.I do not have severe psychological conditions that require different treatments.I have been on a stable dose of my mental health medication for at least 4 weeks.You have experienced sexual trauma in the past and are currently experiencing symptoms of PTSD, which will be determined by answering some questions and scoring a certain number on a test called PCL-5.
- Group 1: 3-Week Baseline
- Group 2: 5-Week Baseline
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any opportunities for people to participate in this experiment currently?
"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov's records, this medical trial is currently recruiting for 20 participants from a single site. The study was first uploaded on March 31st 2022 and the information has been revised as recently as August 12th 2022."
What is the highest capacity for participants in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. The clinical trial data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov shows that the study is currently recruiting participants, which commenced from March 31st 2022 and was recently revised on August 12th 2022. This medical test requires 20 volunteers to be recruited at a single site."
Who is eligible to be part of this research endeavor?
"This clinical trial is currently recruiting a cohort of 20 adults aged between 18 and 100 years old suffering from moral injury. All participants must be able to read, write and fluently speak English as well as have an endorsement score of at least 20 on the PEMC scale. Additionally, it is essential that applicants meet the criteria for PTSD diagnosis according to both DIAMOND testing and PCL-5 scoring greater than 33 points; they should also remain on their psychotropic medications throughout the study period without any dose changes. Lastly, all particpants are expected to abstain from further trauma treatment during this research project's duration."
Is this medical trial open to seniors aged 85 and above?
"This trial is open to participants between the ages of 18 and 100, in accordance with the specified eligibility criteria."
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- < 1 Day
Most responsive sites:
- University of Kentucky Clinic for Emotional Health (CEH): < 24 hours
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