Status:
TERMINATED
Neural Correlates of Cognitive Rehabilitation in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an emotional disorder that can also lead to problems with attention and memory. Cognitive training has been successfully used to improve attention and processi...
Detailed Description
1. Objective(s) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been established as relatively common in a significant number of OEF/OIF Veterans (Vasterling \& Brailey, 2005; Hoge et al., 2008). Attention ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- OEF/OIF Veteran,
- meets DSM-IV criteria for PTSD,
- control group does not meet criteria for PTSD
Exclusion
- prior history of significant head injury (LOC \> 30 minutes) or other neurological disorder (e.g., stroke, seizure, multiple sclerosis), learning disability or confirmed diagnosis of ADHD,
- contraindication to MR imaging, failed malingering tests during testing, or a history of severe mental illness (i.e., Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder)
- individuals will be excluded if in the 30 days prior to the initial interview if they:
- do not have stable housing (i.e., staying in same residence),
- have medication changes or have had a psychiatric hospitalization,
- participants who meet DSM-IV criteria for substance dependence will be excluded from the study,
- individuals will also receive urine toxicology and Breathalyzer testing as the first procedure on the evaluation day (pre and post treatment and at 3 month follow up); participants who test positive for alcohol or recent substance use (e.g., methamphetamine) or report significant levels of drug or alcohol use if they are unable to abstain from substance use at three consecutive visits
- veterans who are currently engaged in therapy treatment for PTSD
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00928941
Start Date
May 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
December 10 2014
Active Locations (1)
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06516