A Trial of Group Psychotherapy for Veterans and Military Personnel With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Insomnia Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with disturbances in their sleep or daily routine.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00984698

Run by

University of Arizona

People needed

115

Starts

2009-05-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-03-31

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Veteran or active duty military personnel
• Current posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), at least moderate severity
• Criterion A exposure to trauma occurring after the age of 18
• Major depressive disorder (MDD), at least moderate severity
• Disturbances in sleep (primary insomnia, insomnia related to PTSD, or nightmare disorder) or daily routine

You may not qualify if…

• Current or past bipolar disorder
• Current psychotic disorder
• Substance abuse/dependence in last 30 days
• Uncontrolled serious medical condition or neurological disorder
• Currently working an overnight shift
• Primary untreated sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome

Where it is running

• Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) — Tucson, Arizona, United States
• University of Arizona — Tucson, Arizona, United States

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