Increasing Engagement in PTSD Treatment Through Patient Education and Patient Choice

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Interventions: Behavioral: Informed decision making; Behavioral: Placebo session

• Registration Number: NCT01446146
• Lead Sponsor: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Brief Summary

The purpose of this program is to compare two different methods of matching a Veteran to a PTSD treatment.

Detailed Description

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious disorder that affects many Veterans who have had a traumatic experience. The VA offers several different types of treatment for PTSD. We are researching different ways to match a Veteran to a type of treatment. Participants in this study will will be randomly assigned to either a 40-minute session in which they will learn about PTSD treatments and select a preferred treatment or to a 40-minute assessment interview. Those participants assigned to the assessment interview will have the opportunity to work with their Trauma Recovery Program provider to determine a plan for their PTSD treatment.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2011-09-28
• Study Start: 2011-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-10-03
• Study First Posted: 2011-10-05
• Primary Completion: 2013-01
• Study Completion: 2013-01
• Status Verified: 2013-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 2013-07-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 27

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of combat-related PTSD
• Newly enrolled in Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA medical center
• TRP provider approval

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous participation in TRP treatment for PTSD

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
IDM intervention	Informed decision making	Will receive a 40 minute intervention session with a clinician, learning about PTSD treatment options and choosing a preferred treatment.
Treatment as usual plus placebo session	Placebo session	Will work with provider to select a treatment plan and will receive a 40 minute session without IDM intervention.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Treatment participation	4 months	Trauma Recovery Program service utilization as assessed by chart review.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Treatment satisfaction	4 months	Assessed via self-report measures (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire, Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire) and semi-structured interview
Change in PTSD severity	Baseline and 4 months	Assessed by the PCL-M at baseline and 4 month follow-up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States