Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Completed · Phase 2/Phase 3

Conditions studied: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

In brief

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral couples therapy designed for post-traumatic stress disorder in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and in improving relationship functioning.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00669981

Run by

Toronto Metropolitan University

People needed

80

Starts

2008-08-01

Expected to finish

2012-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-11-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Current diagnosis of PTSD
• An intimate partner willing to participate in treatment

You may not qualify if…

• Both partners have PTSD
• Either partner with substance dependence not in remission for at least 3 months before study entry, current uncontrolled bipolar or psychotic disorder, or severe cognitive impairment
• Couple currently experiencing severe intimate aggression or a desire to separate or end their intimate relationship

Where it is running

• VA Boston Healthcare System — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Ryerson University — Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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