Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
A substantial proportion of public safety personnel (PSP) develop service-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is associated with a range of negative outcomes and its exact underlying neurophysiological mechanism is still not well understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly prescribed to treat PTSD, and recent studies suggest that it may be effective in preventing the condition. We have developed a 5-session class focused on teaching introductory CBT skills to prevent and manage psychological distress, and we are currently in the process of launching a clinical trial to demonstrate its effectiveness in preventing PTSD and related conditions in PSP. In the proposed adjunctive study to this trial, we will quantitate the brain connectivity signature that is specific to the PTSD-resilience, and examine whether the classes increase this resilience-related brain mechanism.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for public safety personnel who are part of an ongoing study on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) to build workplace resilience. It's designed to help prevent PTSD and manage stress.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 5-week CBTm classes to increase resilience to PTSD
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for resilience and PTSD symptoms using fMRI and scales
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Mindfulness Class
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Manitoba
Lead Sponsor
University of Regina
Collaborator