Prospective Cohort Study of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for Treatment of Military Psychological Trauma

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

In brief

This is a prospective cohort treatment intervention study (n=200) whereby U.S. service members and veterans with symptoms of PTSD will undergo 2-5 sessions of ART delivered by Florida licensed mental health professionals trained in ART. The 3 study aims are to: (i) evaluate among U.S. service members and veterans overall, and within specific subgroups, the magnitude of change in symptoms of PTSD following treatment with ART; (ii) evaluate the sustainability of treatment response with ART; and (iii) evaluate the cost effectiveness of ART compared to prolonged exposure (PE) therapy in the treatment of symptoms of PTSD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02030522

Run by

University of South Florida

People needed

155

Starts

2013-11-01

Expected to finish

2015-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-07-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• U.S. service member or veteran with prior deployment(s) to a major conflict zone(s)(e.g. Vietnam War, Persian Gulf conflict, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan).
• Symptoms indicative of current PTSD. This includes: (i) score of >40 on the PCL-M Checklist; (ii) endorsement of PCL-M symptoms rated as "Moderately" or above as follows: at least 1 B item (questions 1-5), 3 C items (questions 6-12), and at least 2 D items (questions 13-17); and (iii) scoring positive on the PTSD subscale of the Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire.
• Ability to read and speak English to complete survey questions.
• Denial of suicidal ideation or intent, including homicidal ideation or intent, and no evidence of psychotic behavior or being in psychological crisis.

You may not qualify if…

• Brain injury prohibiting speech, writing, and purposeful actions.
• Currently engaged in another PTSD psychotherapy treatment intervention. Screening therapist will determine eligibility based on the type of psychotherapy and medications the participant is receiving.
• Major psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar disorder) concomitant to symptoms of psychological trauma and deemed likely to interfere with treatment delivery.
• Currently undergoing substance abuse treatment (alcohol and/or drug).
• Any medical condition that, in the judgment of the Principal Investigator and/or ART clinician, may place the individual at high risk due to a potential heightened emotional reaction (e.g. previous heart attack, seizure disorder).

Where it is running

• Homeless Emergency Project (HEP) — Clearwater, Florida, United States
• Veterans Alternative Therapy Center — Holiday, Florida, United States
• Life Renewal Counseling — Jupiter, Florida, United States
• Pasco County Detention Center — Land O' Lakes, Florida, United States
• Supportive Services for Veterans Families — New Port Richey, Florida, United States
• Gilstrap & Associates — Orlando, Florida, United States
• University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida, United States
• Cornerstone Counseling — Auburn, Maine, United States

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