Cognitive Processing Therapy Versus Sertraline for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder & Substance Use Disorder Egyptian Patients
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Intervention
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Conditions
- Psychologic Manipulation
- Sponsor
- British University In Egypt
- Enrollment
- 150
- Primary Endpoint
- Questionnaire
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The present research was aimed at comparing the effects of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with the effects of Sertraline in treating patients who have dual diagnosis PTSD & SUD. The present study examines the extent to which CPT is effective in treating PTSD symptoms for patients with PTSD and SUD.
Detailed Description
Patients with co-occurrence PTSD \& SUD disorders were grouped into 3 groups: first: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in which participants completed 12 sessions of CPT. Second: were treated by Sertraline. Third: a placebo control group.
Investigators
Amani Safwat Albrazi
Principal Investigator
British University In Egypt
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients diagnosed with SUD
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients diagnosed with other psychotic disorders
Arms & Interventions
Cognitive processing therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in which participants completed 12 sessions of CPT
Intervention: Cognitive processing therapy
Sertraline
Patients with co-occurrence PTSD \& SUD disorders were treated by Sertraline.
Intervention: Sertraline
Control group
Placebo Control group
Intervention: Placebo Control
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Questionnaire
Time Frame: 3 Months
A psychological parameter will be measured to check the efficacy of CPT against medication for the treatment for co-current PTSD \& SUD. The groups will be examined to show if any significant reductions in PTSD and SUD symptoms was obtained over time.