Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OEF/OIF Veterans

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Distress, Anxiety, Depression, Postconcussive Symptoms

In brief

This trial compares two psychotherapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Present Centered Therapy (PCT), for veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. We hypothesize that ACT will be more effective than PCT at reducing emotional distress and improving functioning. We further hypothesize that both interventions will be highly acceptable to participants.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01253044

Run by

Veterans Medical Research Foundation

People needed

160

Starts

2010-11-01

Expected to finish

2013-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-19

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Previous deployment to OEF or OIF
• Current distress and impairment [at least one Diagnostic and Statistical Manual version IV (DSM-IV) anxiety or depressive disorder as determined by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) or post-concussive symptoms (PCS) as determined by a positive traumatic brain injury (TBI) screen with a score of 25 or greater on the Rivermead with distress or impairment related to PCS].
• Capable of giving informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive impairment that would interfere with treatment. Potential participants will be excluded if they screen positive for more than mild cognitive impairment on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA; excluded if score < 26).
• Severe psychopathology (psychosis, bipolar illness, urgent suicidality or self-injurious behavior) or untreated substance dependence in the past month.
• Anticipated change in pharmacologic intervention. Patients may stay on their current medications during the study but will be asked to refrain from beginning or altering medication use during the study to the extent possible.
• Other psychotherapy focusing on the same target symptoms. Patients may attend self-help groups or treatment for other types of problems (e.g., couples counseling) but not other treatment for the same presenting problems.
• Anticipated deployment or other circumstance that would interfere with completion of all study procedures.

Where it is running

• VA San Diego Healthcare System — La Jolla, California, United States
• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
• Togus VA Medical Center — Augusta, Maine, United States
• Durham VA Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States
• Cincinnati VA Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
• VA Puget Sound Health System — Seattle, Washington, United States

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