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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After Sexual Assault

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
A minimum of one symptom of each cluster of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Female; any race or ethnicity; age 18 to 65 years old.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and after completion of study visits, approximately six weeks.
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Study Summary

This trial will test a new cognitive-behavioral intervention for reducing symptoms of addiction and PTSD in women who have recently experienced sexual assault. If successful, the intervention could be used to help women recover from these traumatic events.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women aged 18-65 who have experienced a sexual assault within the last six weeks, show signs of substance use disorder and PTSD, but are not at immediate suicide risk or on unstable psychotropic medications. Participants must speak English and can also have certain mood or anxiety disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at reducing symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It's a preliminary open label trial lasting five to six weeks with follow-up measures after one month.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a psychological intervention involving therapy, typical side effects might include emotional distress or discomfort during sessions. However, specific side effects will be monitored throughout the study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You have at least one symptom from each group of symptoms associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and after completion of study visits, approximately six weeks.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and after completion of study visits, approximately six 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 Percent Drinking Days on The Time Line Follow-Back
Change in Percent Substance Use Days on The Time Line Follow-Back
Change in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms on The Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Scale for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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Secondary outcome measures
Change in Anxiety Symptoms on The Beck Anxiety Inventory
Change in Depression Symptoms on The Beck Depression Inventory-II
Change in Depression Symptoms on The PHQ-9

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Written Exposure and Cognitive Behavioral TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive 5 to 6, 60 minute, sessions of written exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use disorder.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Written Exposure and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2020
N/A
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Medical University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
929 Previous Clinical Trials
7,393,809 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,447 Previous Clinical Trials
2,594,058 Total Patients Enrolled

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Substance Use Disorder Research Study Groups: Written Exposure and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are individuals under the age of thirty being allowed to volunteer for this research?

"This medical trial is seeking individuals aged 18 to 65 years old."

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What is the current enrollment count for this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical trial, which first appeared on February 20th 2020, is presently recruiting participants. Just 10 patients must be recruited from a single site."

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Are there any available slots left for people to join this trial?

"Aye, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this experiment is actively recruiting participants as of now. The trial began on February 20th 2020 and was revised most recently on December 2nd 2021. At a single site, 10 people are sought for the study."

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Can I potentially qualify for participation in this research endeavor?

"Eligible participants for this medical trial must have been victims of sexual assault and are between 18 to 65 years old. Currently, there is a need for about 10 volunteers."

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~2 spots leftby Mar 2025