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Behavioral Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Texts for PTSD
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Waitlist Available
Led By Kristen Lindgren, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
18+ years of age
Current PTSD severity of 33+ on the PCL-5
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trialwill test a text-message intervention to help people with PTSD and co-occurring HD. It will use cognitive and social psychology strategies to reduce symptoms and improve motivation.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults in Washington State who have PTSD with a severity score of 33 or higher and engage in hazardous drinking. Participants must speak English, own a cell phone, be willing to receive weekly texts for a month, and have experienced at least one traumatic event over a month ago.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether text messages based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), tailored with strategies from psychology to improve motivation and reduce avoidance, can help people with PTSD and heavy drinking habits.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves receiving CBT-based text messages, there are no direct physical side effects. However, discussing trauma and alcohol use via texts may cause emotional discomfort or distress.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
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My PTSD is severe, scoring 33 or higher on a specific test.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Alcohol Use Consequences
Heavy Episodic Drinking
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
+1 moreSecondary outcome measures
Depression, Anxiety, Stress
Drug Use
Drug Use Problems
+2 moreTrial Design
6Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: No Framing + Growth MindsetExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this condition will receive 3 days of text messages for 4 weeks. Day 1 will consist of psychoeducation about CBT skill, day 2 will be a remainder to use the skill that has no framing, and day 3 will have a reminder that aims to instill a growth mindset about using the skill.
Group II: Loss Framing + Simple ReminderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this condition will receive 3 days of text messages for 4 weeks. Day 1 will consist of psychoeducation about CBT skill, day 2 will be a remainder to use the skill that is framed with toward prevent future losses from trauma exposure, and day 3 will have a simple reminder to use the skill.
Group III: Loss Framing + Growth MindsetExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this condition will receive 3 days of text messages for 4 weeks. Day 1 will consist of psychoeducation about CBT skill, day 2 will be a remainder to use the skill that is framed with toward preventing future losses from trauma exposure, and day 3 will have a reminder that aims to instill a growth mindset about using the skill.
Group IV: Gain Framing + Simple ReminderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this condition will receive 3 days of text messages for 4 weeks. Day 1 will consist of psychoeducation about CBT skill, day 2 will be a remainder to use the skill that is framed with toward future benefits from doing so, and day 3 will have a simple reminder to use the skill.
Group V: Gain Framing + Growth MindsetExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this condition will receive 3 days of text messages for 4 weeks. Day 1 will consist of psychoeducation about CBT skill, day 2 will be a remainder to use the skill that is framed with toward future benefits from doing so, and day 3 will have a reminder that aims to instill a growth mindset about using the skill.
Group VI: No Framing + Simple ReminderActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in this condition will receive 3 days of text messages for 4 weeks. Day 1 will consist of psychoeducation about CBT skill, day 2 will be a remainder to use the skill that has no framing, and day 3 will have a simple reminder to use the skill.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of WashingtonLead Sponsor
1,739 Previous Clinical Trials
1,847,428 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
800 Previous Clinical Trials
1,362,497 Total Patients Enrolled
Kristen Lindgren, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Washington
1 Previous Clinical Trials
528 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 18 years old or older.My PTSD is severe, scoring 33 or higher on a specific test.I am willing to receive weekly texts for a month.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Gain Framing + Growth Mindset
- Group 2: Loss Framing + Growth Mindset
- Group 3: Gain Framing + Simple Reminder
- Group 4: Loss Framing + Simple Reminder
- Group 5: No Framing + Growth Mindset
- Group 6: No Framing + Simple Reminder
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there still vacancies for volunteers in this clinical experiment?
"Yes, current information regarding this trial is accessible on clinicaltrials.gov and confirms that recruitment of participants has begun. This research was posted to the site on October 28th 2022 and last updated around the same time."
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What potential outcomes are being pursued through this research?
"This trial's primary purpose, to be evaluated over the course of a month, is Alcohol Use Consequences. Additional objectives include exploring Depression, Anxiety and Stress as measured by DASS; Treatment Seeking according to TSR; and Drug Use per CDDR for the past 3 months."
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How many participants have been recruited for this medical trial?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this clinical trial is currently open for patient recruitment. Originally posted on October 28th 2022 and recently updated the same date, 500 participants are needed from one site."
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