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Behavioral Intervention

Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Michael Koenigs, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

no current psychosis symptoms

18 years of age or older

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up study duration (up to 2 years)

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will explore if a therapy group led by people with prison experience can help reduce symptoms of PTSD for those directly impacted by incarceration.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who have been in prison or jail and are now dealing with PTSD. They must need treatment for PTSD, not be currently experiencing psychosis or actively harming themselves or feeling suicidal, and be willing to join group therapy.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests Cognitive Processing Therapy in a group setting led by peers with similar incarceration experiences. It aims to see if this approach can reduce PTSD symptoms after a 6-week program among those affected by time spent in correctional facilities.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While the trial focuses on therapy rather than medication, participants may experience emotional discomfort as they process traumatic events during sessions. This could include increased anxiety, memories of past trauma, or changes in mood.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am not experiencing symptoms of psychosis.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ study duration (up to 2 years)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~study duration (up to 2 years)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and study duration (up to 2 years) 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 PTSD symptom severity

Change in suicide and self-harm ideation

Feasibility: Compliance through completing assessments

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in anxiety symptom severity

Change in aspects of hopelessness

Change in depression symptom severity

+2 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Groups of 6-8 receive CPT to treat PTSD

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Cognitive Processing Therapy

2016

N/A

~3400

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor

1,189 Previous Clinical Trials

3,169,474 Total Patients Enrolled

Michael Koenigs, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

2 Previous Clinical Trials

154 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this analysis currently recruiting participants?

"Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is not presently looking for test subjects. It was first posted in September of 2023 and its last update occurred on August 25th of that same year. However, there are still 325 other studies recruiting patients at present."

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What are the projected outcomes of this research endeavor?

"Over a period of up to two years, this trial will evaluate the compliance rate amongst participants. Secondary objectives include measuring changes in trauma-related thoughts and beliefs (using Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory), levels of hopelessness (Beck Hopelessness Scale) and substance use (Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Medication and other Substance Use Tool)."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Peer-led Trauma Therapy for Re-entry

2023. "Peer-led Trauma Therapy for Re-entry". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06019767.