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Evaluation of a Novel Behavior Change Intervention for Posttraumatic Stress

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
PTSD
Registration Number
NCT05700578
Lead Sponsor
Florida State University
Brief Summary

Evaluation of a Novel Behavior Change Intervention for Posttraumatic Stress

Detailed Description

This study compared exposure to one of two web-based treatments in self-reported improvement of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in adults with at least one lifetime traumatic event and elevated posttraumatic stress symptoms.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria
  • English-speaking individuals
  • Experience of at least one lifetime traumatic event, as measured by the Life Events Checklist
  • Score of 25 or higher on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant women
  • Adults unable to consent
  • Prisoners

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)Change from baseline to 2 weeks, change from baseline to 1 month

A 20-item self-report measure that assesses the 20 DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD. 0-4 scale (0="Not at all", 1="A little bit", 2=" Moderately", 3="Quite a bit", and 4="Extremely.") A total symptom severity score (range - 0-80) can be obtained by summing the scores for each of the 20 items.

Posttraumatic Safety Behavior Questionnaire (PSBQ)Change from baseline to 2 weeks, change from baseline to 1 month

A 23-item self-report measure assessing frequency of use of 23 trauma-related safety behaviors. 0-4 scale (0="Never", 1="Rarely", 2=" Sometimes", 3="Often", and 4="Always.") A total safety behavior use score (range - 0-92) can be obtained by summing the scores for each of the 23 items.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic

🇺🇸

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic
🇺🇸Tallahassee, Florida, United States

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