Supportive Counseling (SC) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
University of North Texas, Denton, TXPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder+2 MoreProcessing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT) - Behavioral
Eligibility
18 - 65
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will examine the effects of a novel PTSD technique that focuses on narrating and detailing positive memories on PTSD symptom severity and stress systems' dysregulation. It aims to provide evidence for the potential significance of targeting positive memories in PTSD interventions.

Eligible Conditions
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Memory
  • Mood

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 3-month post treatment completion

Week 1
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule
3 times each day for 2 consecutive days after the last therapy session
Saliva Samples
3-month post treatment completion
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Supportive Counseling (SC)
1 of 2
Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT)
1 of 2

Active Control

70 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Supportive Counseling (SC) · No Placebo Group · N/A

Supportive Counseling (SC)
Behavioral
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Supportive Counseling (SC) · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT)
Behavioral
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT) · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 3-month post treatment completion

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Texas, Denton, TXLead Sponsor
7 Previous Clinical Trials
6,614 Total Patients Enrolled
Ateka Contractor, PHDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 65 · All Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria

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You are between the ages of 18 and 65.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do those over 50 years of age qualify to partake in this trial?

"According to the criteria listed, potential participants must be 18 years or older but cannot exceed 65." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Are patients currently being recruited for this experiment?

"This medical study, which was initially advertised on February 23rd 2023, is still in the process of looking for suitable patients. The clinicaltrials.gov page bearing its information has been updated as recently as March 13th 2023." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How many subjects are currently partaking in this clinical investigation?

"Affirmative. According to the details listed on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is currently recruiting patients from a single site since February 23rd 2023. 70 people need to be enrolled in total and the study was most recently updated on March 13th 2023." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Who qualifies to participate in this experiment?

"This trial is seeking 70 individuals with a current DSM-5 diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder between the ages 18 and 65. Aspiring participants must have working knowledge in English, be willing to provide informed consent, and meet all other age criteria." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.