Prolonged Exposure Therapy + Emotion Regulation Training for PTSD
(PE+ER Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Prior research has found that Veterans with military sexual trauma (MST) who have more difficulties with emotion regulation were more likely to drop out of PTSD treatment prematurely. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether integrating evidence-based emotion regulation skills training with a scientifically validated treatment for PTSD called Prolonged Exposure (PE), will enhance PTSD treatment retention and 'dose received' and subsequently improve treatment outcomes for MST-related PTSD and difficulties with emotion regulation. Results from this project that examine the feasibility of integrating these two treatments will provide methodological evidence and justification for a randomized control trial, if warranted.
Research Team
Wendy Muzzy, MRA, MLIS
Principal Investigator
Medical University of South Carolina
Amanda Gilmore, PhD
Principal Investigator
Georgia State University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Veterans who have PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST) and struggle with managing their emotions. They must be diagnosed using specific scales for PTSD and emotion regulation issues. However, those with active psychosis, dementia, severe substance use disorder, suicidal intent or participating in other PTSD/depression trials cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- PE+ER (Behavioral Intervention)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Medical University of South Carolina
Lead Sponsor
Georgia State University
Collaborator