Brief Integrative Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00047684

Run by

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

People needed

20

Starts

2001-11-01

Expected to finish

2002-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-09-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• National Center for PTSD — White River Junction, Vermont, United States

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