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Behavioral Intervention

IPT-A for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Laura Mufson, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by New York State Psychiatric Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Mild to moderate impairment in functioning
Adolescents who meet criteria for DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD or have elevated PTSD symptoms
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up lifetime from birth to baseline time period, the month (4 weeks) prior to the initial baseline assessement prior to treatment, and at weeks 7, 14-16 (post intervention) and 3 month follow-up ratings on behavior since prior assessment up to 36 weeks.
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Study Summary

This trial is testing whether the adapted version of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A) is effective in treating PTSD symptoms in adolescents.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You have trouble doing daily activities due to a mild or moderate health problem.
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You have been diagnosed with PTSD or show signs of elevated PTSD symptoms according to DSM-5 criteria.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~lifetime from birth to baseline time period, the month (4 weeks) prior to the initial baseline assessement prior to treatment, and at weeks 7, 14-16 (post intervention) and 3 month follow-up ratings on behavior since prior assessment up to 36 weeks.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and lifetime from birth to baseline time period, the month (4 weeks) prior to the initial baseline assessement prior to treatment, and at weeks 7, 14-16 (post intervention) and 3 month follow-up ratings on behavior since prior assessment up to 36 weeks. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS-5)
Change in Clinical Global Scale of Illness - Improvement/Severity (CGI-I/S)
Change in Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5, Child/Adolescent Version (CAPS-CA-5)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS)
Change in Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Change in Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ)
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: IPT-AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Interpersonal psychotherapy for adolescents (IPT-A) is a psychosocial treatment for adolescents. It has been shown to be effective for adolescents with depression. It is now being studied as to its benefit for adolescents who meet criteria for PTSD or have subthreshold PTSD symptoms.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents
2011
N/A
~380

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Who is running the clinical trial?

New York State Psychiatric InstituteLead Sponsor
474 Previous Clinical Trials
153,248 Total Patients Enrolled
Laura Mufson, Ph.D.Principal Investigator - Columbia University/NYSPI
New York State Psychiatric Institute
2 Previous Clinical Trials
62 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the primary goals of this research endeavor?

"The primary outcome to be assessed across baseline, week 7, between weeks 14-16 (post-intervention), and at the 3 month follow-up time frame is Change in Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS-5). Secondary assessed outcomes include Changes in Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ), Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) as well as Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ). Across these endpoints, patient's mental health will undergo a comparison of pre/post intervention symptoms over an extended timeline."

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What is the upper limit of people participating in this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this clinical trial, which was initially added on August 1st 2019, is presently enrolling volunteers. Ten participants are being recruited from one medical site."

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Is the enrollment process for this clinical trial ongoing?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is actively seeking applicants. The initial posting date of the trial was August 1st 2019 and it has since been amended on September 29th 2022."

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Is the current trial open to individuals above the age of thirty-five?

"The eligibility requirements for this trial demand that applicants must be aged between 13 and 18 years old. At present, there are 36 clinical trials open to minors whereas 242 studies target those above the retirement age."

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Who is eligible to join this medical study?

"This trial is enrolling 10 participants aged 13 to 18 that suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and exhibit mild to moderate symptoms. Both male and female patients are welcome to apply."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New York
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
New York State Psychiatric Institute
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

How responsive is this trial?

Average response time
  • < 1 Day
Typically responds via
Email
Most responsive sites:
  1. New York State Psychiatric Institute: < 24 hours
~2 spots leftby Mar 2025