Treatment for PTSD and Tinnitus

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Conditions studied: PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Tinnitus

In brief

In this study, researchers are examining the best sequence of interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and tinnitus. Participants will either receive psychotherapy for PTSD first (Cognitive Processing Therapy; CPT), followed by treatment for tinnitus (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus; CBT-t); or vice-versa. We also aim to identify changes in brain functioning after receiving therapy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07106593

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

People needed

160

Starts

2025-08-08

Expected to finish

2028-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-13

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Adult male and female active duty military personnel and veterans seeking treatment for PTSD
• Diagnosis of PTSD
• Person has experienced at least one mild traumatic brain injury (concussion)
• Ability to speak and read English
• Stable on any psychotropic medications
• Meets criteria for chronic subjective and bothersome tinnitus
• Chronic tinnitus is at least possibly related to head injury

You may not qualify if…

• Currently receiving other talk therapies
• Severe hearing loss that would prevent the participant from benefiting from therapy
• Current severe suicidal ideation
• Psychiatric hospitalization in the last 12 months
• Moderate to severe substance use that would prevent the participant form benefiting from therapy
• Current manic episode or psychotic symptoms requiring immediate stabilization or hospitalization
• Significant cognitive impairment
• Moderate to severe brain damage
• Neurobiological disorders
• Temporomandibular joint disorders and/or Meniere's disease that cause acute pain

Where it is running

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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