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Cognitive Behavioral Training for PTSD and Alcoholism

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of South Dakota
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study how well a computerized training program works to help veterans with PTSD and AUD.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for OIF/OEF/OND veterans at risk for PTSD (with a PCL-5 score of 33 or higher) and/or AUD (AUDIT score of at least 7 for women, 8 for men). It's not suitable for individuals with active suicidal/homicidal thoughts, psychosis, severe alcohol use disorder, high risk or treatment history for sleep apnea.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study examines the impact of computerized training aimed to modify harmful response tendencies and lessen the link between sleep issues, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, AUD symptoms, and PTSD symptoms in real-world settings among veterans.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves computerized cognitive behavioral management (CBM) rather than medication or invasive procedures, side effects may be minimal but could include discomfort from confronting traumatic memories during PTSD CBM or frustration if tasks are challenging.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 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
Rate of Alcohol Use Disorder Symptoms
Rate of PTSD Symptoms

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Alcohol Sham + PTSD CBMExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Alcohol Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) + PTSD CBMExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group III: Alcohol CBM + PTSD ShamExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group IV: Alcohol Sham + PTSD ShamPlacebo Group2 Interventions

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Bay Pines VA Healthcare SystemFED
1 Previous Clinical Trials
Sioux Falls VA Health Care SystemFED
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1,836 Total Patients Enrolled
University of South DakotaLead Sponsor
13 Previous Clinical Trials
1,641 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Alcohol CBM Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04552782 — N/A
Alcoholism Research Study Groups: Alcohol Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) + PTSD CBM, Alcohol CBM + PTSD Sham, Alcohol Sham + PTSD CBM, Alcohol Sham + PTSD Sham
Alcoholism Clinical Trial 2023: Alcohol CBM Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04552782 — N/A
Alcohol CBM 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04552782 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is it possible to be accepted into the clinical trial?

"This medical study is looking to enroll 250 individuals aged 18-60 suffering from moral injury. In addition, the trial demands that all potential participants must have been a part of either OIF/OEF/OND operations."

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Are participants currently being recruited for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative, information from clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is still recruiting participants. The study was initially posted on December 4th 2020 and has been edited as recently as May 17 2022 with the goal of enrolling 250 patients across 3 medical centres."

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Does this research accept individuals beyond the age of thirty?

"Patients between 18 and 60 years old are eligible to take part in this medical research."

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How many participants have been admitted to this study thus far?

"Affirmative, according to clinicaltrials.gov this trial is actively recruiting patients with the last update occurring on May 17th 2022. The original posting was made December 4th 2020 and now requires 250 participants from 3 distinct sites."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~53 spots leftby Apr 2025