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A Comparison of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Versus Present Centered Therapy (PCT) for Veterans - NCT00607815-45220(Clinical Trial 201419)



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City:  Cincinnati
State:  
OH
Zip Code: 45220
Conditions: PTSD
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) versus Present Centered Therapy (PCT) for male OEF/OIF veterans with combat related PTSD.
Study summary: The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) versus Present Centered Therapy (PCT) for male OEF/OIF veterans with combat related PTSD. CPT has been shown to be effective in treating trauma survivors in several treatment outcome studies, but utility with veterans has only been examined with male veterans in one small pilot study. In addition CPT has never been compared to a treatment as usual or supportive psychotherapy condition to control for the specific and nonspecific elements of treatment. Although Cognitive Processing Therapy is one of the main treatment modalities at several VA's, including Cincinnati, it has never been compared to PCT, nor has it been used in a large, randomized study of male OEF/OIF veterans. It is hypothesized that individual receiving CPT will show a larger reduction in posttraumatic stress disorder and related symptoms than those individuals receiving PCT. All male OEF/OIF veterans will be screened for their appropriateness for the study by phone screen and then by an assessment technician. The veteran will be assessed at pre, post, 3-month, and 1-year follow-up. The veteran will be paid $50 for each assessment. The assessment technicians will be blind to the participant's condition. CPT is a 12 week long individual psychotherapy treatment shown to be effective at reducing PTSD and related symptoms for survivors of various types of traumas, including combat. PCT is a supportive counseling treatment that has been utilized as an alternative to waitlist control in VA cooperative studies of PTSD.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - PTSD; - memory of the trauma; - able to read/write; - must be stable on medication for 3 months Exclusion Criteria: - Psychosis; - suicidal/homicidal intent; - alcohol/substance dependence; - no memory of the trauma
Study is available at: VA Medical Center, Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45220
United States

Primary Contact:
Ryan Faulkner, PsyD
Email: Ryan.Faulkner@va.com
Phone: 859-572-6238

Secondary Contact:
Ryan Faulkner, PsyD
Email: Ryan.Faulkner@va.com
Phone: (859) 572-6238
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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