Status:

COMPLETED

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Enhanced by Virtual Reality for Individuals With PTSD and Substance Abuse

Lead Sponsor:

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Conditions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Substance Abuse

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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 I...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

3 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00656344

Start Date

October 1 2006

End Date

December 1 2013

Last Update

December 10 2013

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Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York, United States, 10065

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