Status:
COMPLETED
The Pitt Center for Emergency Responder Wellness
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Emergency responders protect the public despite occupational hazards that threaten their mental health. The Pitt Center for Emergency Responder Wellness will be a clinical innovation hub that: 1) deli...
Detailed Description
Emergency responders protect the public despite occupational hazards that threaten their mental health. This Center will be a clinical innovation hub that: 1) delivers accessible interventions for pro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants will be age 18 or older.
- They will be emergency responders defined as fire fighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical service personnel, emergency room medical providers (physicians, nurses, physician assistants), emergency dispatchers, and emergency response trainees who have completed training experiences in which they encountered emergencies.
- They must reside in Pennsylvania.
Exclusion
- Are unable or unwilling to complete the study procedures.
- Receiving another form of therapy our counseling for anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, or alcohol use problems. Attendance at self-help programs (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous) and couples therapy is permitted.
- Have a history of a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder.
- Endorse drug use and symptoms consistent with a non-alcohol substance use disorder except nicotine, caffeine, or cannabis.
- Are experiencing a current suicidal or homicidal crisis warranting immediate intervention: potential participants may participate later once stabilized.
- Are currently awaiting the outcome of litigation involving their employment or training as emergency responders or any other reason deemed by the study team to be potentially related to their mental health.
- Evidence severe organic brain impairment as evidenced by a major apparent disruption of consciousness, cognition, speech, or behavior that would likely interfere with treatment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 29 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05357586
Start Date
March 29 2022
End Date
December 31 2023
Last Update
February 20 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15260