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Group Written Exposure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (GWET Trial)

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Led By Jenna Boyd, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 week before treatment begins, 1 week after treatment ends, and 1-month follow-up.
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GWET Trial Summary

"This trial aims to see if Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is effective when done in a group setting for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They want to know if group W

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with PTSD who can read and write in English. They must be able to give informed consent. It's not clear what excludes someone from participating, but typically it would involve factors that could interfere with the treatment or data collection.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests Group Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD, comparing its effectiveness and dropout rates against group Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Participants will attend six weekly online sessions led by therapists and complete symptom questionnaires over time.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, psychological therapies like WET may sometimes cause temporary increases in distress due to discussing traumatic events, which should be monitored by the therapists.

GWET Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 week before treatment begins, 1 week after treatment ends, and 1-month follow-up.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 week before treatment begins, 1 week after treatment ends, and 1-month follow-up. 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 from baseline on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline on the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale -21 Item Version (DASS-21)
Change from baseline on the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
Change from baseline on the Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale (IIRS)
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GWET Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Group Written Exposure TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will be invited to participate in group Written Exposure Therapy (described in the "Interventions" section).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonLead Sponsor
196 Previous Clinical Trials
25,485 Total Patients Enrolled
Jenna Boyd, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorSt. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the enrollment process currently open for this clinical trial?

"As per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is currently seeking participants. The trial was first listed on 5/9/2023 and most recently revised on 4/15/2024."

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Is it possible for me to participate in this research project?

"The study aims to enroll 63 individuals aged between 18 and 75 diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Essential requirements include being within the age range of 18-65, having a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, capacity to give written informed consent, and proficiency in reading and writing English."

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What is the total number of participants enrolled in this clinical investigation?

"Yes, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical research study is actively seeking participants. The trial was initially posted on May 9th, 2023 and last updated on April 15th, 2024. This study aims to enroll a total of 63 individuals at one designated site."

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Is there an age restriction for individuals under 35 years to participate in this research?

"Recruitment for this study is targeting individuals aged 18 and above, but not exceeding 74 years old."

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Recent research and studies
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Group Written Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Jenna Boyd 2023. "Group Written Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05729789.
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