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Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Enhanced by Virtual Reality for Individuals With PTSD and Substance Abuse - NCT00656344-10065(Clinical Trial 213656)



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City:  New York
State:  
NY
Zip Code: 10065
Conditions: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - Substance Abuse
Purpose: This study is exploring the use of an intervention designed to treat PTSD in individuals with comorbid PTSD and substance abuse resulting from the attacks of September 11 or from military service in Iraq. A cognitive behavioral treatment protocol will be used to treat PTSD. The exposure component of the protocol will be enhanced with the use of virtual reality in which the client will view a virtual environment while describing their trauma.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - English-speaking - Between the ages of 18 and 70 - Exposed to the WTC Attacks (were in towers or in the immediate area) or veterans of the Iraq War - Diagnosed with PTSD symptoms - Current substance abuse disorder or history of substance abuse disorder Exclusion Criteria: - Presence of current organic mental disorder - Presence or history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression with psychotic features, delusional disorder - Active suicidal ideation, intent, or plan - Active homicidal ideation, intent, or plan - Use of pacemaker - Medically unstable - History of seizures
Study is available at: Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY 10065
United States

Primary Contact:
Judith Cukor, PhD
Email: juc2010@med.cornell.edu
Phone: 212-746-4492

Secondary Contact:
Judith Cukor, PhD
Email: juc2010@med.cornell.edu
Phone: 212-746-4492
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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