Status:
COMPLETED
Examining Written Disclosure as a Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Boston University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will test the effectiveness of writing about a traumatic incident to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in people who have been in car accidents.
Detailed Description
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic and debilitating disorder caused by experiencing a stressful or traumatic event. Although there is evidence that treatments for PTSD are effective, m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Primary diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder
- Involved in motor vehicle accident that occurred at least 3 months ago
Exclusion
- Current diagnosis of mania, hypomania, bipolar depression, psychotic disorder, substance abuse disorder, or severe depression
- History of psychosis
- Active suicidality or history of two or more suicide gestures or attempts in the past year
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Current participation in a psychosocial treatment, such as individual or group therapy led by a clinician
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00862498
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
February 28 2018
Active Locations (1)
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VA Boston Healthcare System, National Center for PTSD
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130