PTSD Treatment for Incarcerated Men and Women: NIMH

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: PTSD

In brief

Study examining the feasibility of and psychological response to group Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in incarcerated men and women with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study will be conducted in male and female incarcerated populations and will include 2 groups of 10 individuals for CPT in both populations (i.e., 40 participants total; 20F/20M). The study will run for up to 2 years. Participants can expect to be participating in study for up to 22 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05168267

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

69

Starts

2022-06-06

Expected to finish

2024-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-04-08

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Intelligence quotient (IQ) greater than or equal to 70
• 18 years old or older
• Reading level of 4th grade or higher
• stable medication use (same medication for at least one month)
• able and willing to participate in group therapy
• meet PCL-5 criteria for a current PTSD diagnosis within two months of study enrollment
• no scheduled release date before the end of the treatment group

You may not qualify if…

• currently enrolled in trauma focused treatment that is historical or involves processing of trauma itself
• no active symptoms of psychosis that would interfere with the individual's ability to participate in the group
• no active suicidal ideation with intent or plan

Where it is running

• Psychiatric Institute and Clinic — Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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