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
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
