Attentional Bias Retraining in Veterans

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

In brief

The study has two goals. First to develop a computer-based intervention meant to alter cognitive biases that contribute to ongoing PTSD symptoms. Second, we sought to pilot test the intervention in a small sample of veterans for feasibility and acceptability.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02041572

Run by

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System

People needed

22

Starts

2012-05-01

Expected to finish

2015-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-11-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 89. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participated in ground combat operations in Vietnam
• Scored 40 - 80 on PTSD Checklist - Military version
• Availability and willingness to attend 2x weekly computer sessions for 6 weeks

You may not qualify if…

• Active substance dependence
• Significant cognitive impairment
• Current and active suicidal or homicidal ideation

Where it is running

• National Center for PTSD — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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