Comparison of Videoconference and Face-to-Face Delivery of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the equivalence of CPT treatment delivered remotely via telemental health (TMH) over videoconferencing or via traditional face-to face (FTF) treatment to veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a military-related stressor (i.e., combat, sexual assault, non-combat physical assault).

The secondary objective is to determine if patients' ratings of PTSD symptoms, affect, social adjustment, therapy alliance, treatment satisfaction and therapist satisfaction, are equivalent between service-delivery conditions (TMH vs. FTF). A final objective is to develop web-based practice assignments to assist participants in the TMH condition with treatment adherence (completion of the between- session practice assignments).

Organization:

University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Department of Veterans Affairs

Principal Investigator:

Tracey L Smith, PhD

Eligibility Criteria:

18 years of age or older
Literate in written English
Fluent in spoken English
Verified status as an OEF/OIF veteran
Current PTSD diagnosis
Index traumatic event related to military services
If taking psychotropic medication, remains stable

Exclusion Criteria:

Under 18 years of age
Not literate in written English
Not fluent in spoken English
Current uncontrolled psychotic or bipolar disorder
Substance dependence
Current uncontrolled suicidal or homicidal ideation
Significant cognitive impairment that would interfere with completion of therapy tasks

Contact:

Yanmin A Li, MBBS, 608-263-4290 or ali@clinicaltrials.wisc.edu, or Lori Wollet, RN, 608-262-6855 or lw3@clinicaltrials.wisc.edu

Location:

Madison, WI

State:

Wisconsin