Experiential Avoidance in Combat Veterans With and Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

This study plans to examine if symptoms of PTSD affect how Veterans who have served in combat think and react to certain information, and whether or not this has an influence on suicidal thoughts.

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Key information

Conditions

PTSD Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Mental Disorders Self-Injurious Behavior Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Suicidal Ideation Suicide Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Denver VA Medical Center

Denver, Colorado, 80220, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

History of combat service
Diagnosis of PTSD confirmed by the CAPS or
No current diagnosis of PTSD
Age 18-65

Exclusion criteria

Inability to adequately respond to questions regarding the informed consent procedure.
History of significant neurological disease
Diagnosis of Schizophrenia or other Psychosis
Alcohol abuse/dependence or illicit drug use in the two weeks prior to testing
No history of combat service

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Beck Scale for Suicidal ideation

Time frame: One time

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Jul 30, 2012
Registry last updated: Jan 8, 2015

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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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