A Trial of Group Psychotherapy for Veterans and Military Personnel With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
- Enrollment
- 115
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Depression
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with disturbances in their sleep or daily routine.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with disturbances in their sleep or daily routine. We will compare two group therapies, one of which has been examined in previous studies for veterans with PTSD. Both group therapies have been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in some veterans. However, neither group therapy has been proven to be more effective than treatment as usual for PTSD.
Investigators
Tricia Haynes
Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry
University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Veteran or active duty military personnel
- •Current posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), at least moderate severity
- •Criterion A exposure to trauma occurring after the age of 18
- •Major depressive disorder (MDD), at least moderate severity
- •Disturbances in sleep (primary insomnia, insomnia related to PTSD, or nightmare disorder) or daily routine
Exclusion Criteria
- •Current or past bipolar disorder
- •Current psychotic disorder
- •Substance abuse/dependence in last 30 days
- •Uncontrolled serious medical condition or neurological disorder
- •Currently working an overnight shift
- •Primary untreated sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Depression
Time Frame: post-treatment, at 12 weeks
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, 17 item The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression is an interview assessment of depression symptom severity. Total score range is from 0 (no symptoms of depression) to 52 (maximum symptoms of depression).
Secondary Outcomes
- PTSD(post-treatment, at 12 weeks)