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NCT Number: NCT01446146

Increasing Engagement in PTSD Treatment Through Patient Education and Patient Choice

The purpose of this program is to compare two different methods of matching a Veteran to a PTSD treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Mental Disorders Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

About this study

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious disorder that affects many Veterans who have had a traumatic experience. The VA offers several different types of treatment for PTSD. We are researching different ways to match a Veteran to a type of treatment. Participants in this study will will be randomly assigned to either a 40-minute session in which they will learn about PTSD treatments and select a preferred treatment or to a 40-minute assessment interview. Those participants assigned to the assessment interview will have the opportunity to work with their Trauma Recovery Program provider to determine a plan for their PTSD treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of combat-related PTSD
  • Newly enrolled in Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA medical center
  • TRP provider approval

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous participation in TRP treatment for PTSD

Treatment and study plan

Informed decision making

Behavioral

40 minute session with a clinician. Participants will learn about the available PTSD treatment options and will be given a decision aid with more information.

Placebo session

Behavioral

Participant will complete clinician-administered measures in a 40-minute session.

Primary outcomes

  1. Treatment participation

    Time frame: 4 months

    Trauma Recovery Program service utilization as assessed by chart review.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Treatment satisfaction

    Time frame: 4 months

    Assessed via self-report measures (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire, Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire) and semi-structured interview

  2. Change in PTSD severity

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 months

    Assessed by the PCL-M at baseline and 4 month follow-up

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Fed

Collaborators

  • South Central VA Mental Illness Research, Education & Clinical Center

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Oct 5, 2011
Registry last updated
Jul 24, 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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