Brief Integrative Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The purpose of this study is to refine Brief Integrative Therapy (BIT) and to evaluate its effectiveness in treating women with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following childhood sexual abuse. This study will also promote the development of skills that are necessary for increasing quality of life and improving self-esteem.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Behavior Coitus Mental Disorders Sexual Behavior Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

National Center for PTSD

White River Junction, Vermont, 05001, United States

About this study

BIT integrates interpersonal, problem solving, affect regulation, and psychoeducational components. In this study, BIT is used to encourage women to focus on current issues and problems. The BIT therapist will help patients identify the impact of PTSD on their functioning, help them identify effective coping strategies for dealing with trauma-related distress, and encourage them to establish and maintain a certain degree of independence from the therapist.

Patients receive 15 weekly sessions of BIT. Assessments occur pre-treatment, post-treatment, and at a 3-month follow-up, and include self-report measures, clinician administered PTSD scale questions, interviews, and evaluations of lifetime stressors.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis
Childhood sexual abuse, defined as any sexual contact before the age of 16 with someone 5 or more years older
At least 1 clear, detailed memory of sexual abuse

Exclusion criteria

Substance abuse or dependence
Psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or dissociative disorder
2 or more suicidal or parasuicidal acts in the past year
Domestic violence involvement
Pregnancy or attempting to become pregnant

Treatment and study plan

Brief Integrative Therapy

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Development and Initial Evaluation of Brief Integrative Therapy for PTSD

Important dates

Study start: 2001
Study completion: 2002
First posted: Oct 16, 2002
Registry last updated: Sep 10, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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