Study Summary
This trial is testing a new type of therapy, Trauma-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TFPP), to see if it helps Veterans with PTSD who have not responded to standard treatment.
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 9 Secondary · Reporting Duration: baseline, 16 weeks (termination), 3 month follow-up
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
TAU
1 of 2
TFPP
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
75 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: TFPP · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 70 · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:- Busch, Fredric N., and Barbara L. Milrod. 2018. “Trauma-focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy”. Psychiatric Clinics of North America. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.psc.2018.01.005.
- Busch FN, Milrod BL. Trauma-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;41(2):277-287. doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2018.01.005.
- 2018. "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03755401.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is participation in this trial open to geriatric individuals?
"The eligibility criteria for this trial requires that participants are no older than 70 and not younger than 18." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How many participants are being included in this investigation?
"Affirmative. According to information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this trial is currently underway and began on November 2nd 2018 with an update occurring five years later in November of 2022. A total of 75 patients need to be enrolled from one location." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Who meets the criteria to take part in this medical experiment?
"To take part in this trial, patients must be aged 18 to 70 and have a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD with a CAPS score over 40. Additionally, they must remain stable on their psychiatric medications for two months prior to enrolling as well as having previously declined or dropped out of treatment options." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is this medical experiment actively seeking volunteers?
"Affirmative. The information posted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this medical trial is open for recruitment, with its initial posting dated November 2nd 2018 and last update taking place on the 7th of November 2022. 75 individuals are needed from a single site to participate in the study." - Anonymous Online Contributor