Comparison of Videoconference and Face-to-Face Delivery of Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the equivalence of CPT treatment delivered remotely via telemental health (TMH) over videoconferencing or via traditional face-to face (FTF) treatment to veterans who have Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from a military-related stressor (i.e., combat, sexual assault, non-combat physical assault). The secondary objective is to determine if patients' ratings of PTSD symptoms, affect, social adjustment, therapy alliance, treatment satisfaction and therapist satisfaction, are equivalent between service-delivery conditions (TMH vs. FTF). A final objective is to develop web-based practice assignments to assist participants in the TMH condition with treatment adherence (completion of the between- session practice assignments).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00941629

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

90

Starts

2009-12-01

Expected to finish

2013-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older
• Literate in written English
• Fluent in spoken English
• Verified status as an OEF/OIF veteran
• Current PTSD diagnosis
• Index traumatic event related to military services
• If taking psychotropic medication, remains stable

You may not qualify if…

• Under 18 years of age
• Not literate in written English
• Not fluent in spoke English
• Current uncontrolled psychotic or bipolar disorder
• Substance dependence
• Current uncontrolled suicidal or homicidal ideation
• Significant cognitive impairment that would interfere with completion of therapy tasks

Where it is running

• Edward J. Hines Jr. Veterans Hospital, Cares Research Foundation FWA00001322 — Hines, Illinois, United States
• Wm. S.Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital — Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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