Examining Changes in Microbiota Over the Course of PTSD Treatment
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 24
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Change in PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) From Baseline
研究概览
简要总结
The overall goals of this project are to evaluate the use of 5-day intensively-delivered Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat PTSD and to determine the associations between the microbiome, salivary cytokines, and the presence of and recovery from PTSD. Specifically, this study is designed to 1) determine whether individual Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) delivered twice per day over 5 consecutive days (CPT-5) is tolerable, acceptable, and effective in reducing PTSD symptoms, 2) determine the microbial signatures associated with PTSD, 3) evaluate whether the abundance and composition of microbiota and salivary cytokine levels change over the course of PTSD treatment, and 4) examine whether changes in microbial signatures are associated with changes in cytokine levels.
详细描述
This project will evaluate the use of 5-day intensively-delivered Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat PTSD and will aim to determine the associations between the microbiome, salivary cytokines, and the presence of and recovery from PTSD. A total of 24 participants who have experienced a criterion A trauma will be recruited. An intake assessment will be used to confirm the fit for the proposed project. Clinical interviewers with a minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology who are not providing the treatment will administer structured diagnostic interviews (CAPS and DIAMOND). If an individual meets criteria for a PTSD diagnosis based on the CAPS they will be eligible for this treatment study.
Study staff will administer brief computerized assessments (e.g. Stroop task), a full self-report assessment battery, and two internet-based dietary assessments to all participants. Study staff will also collect fecal- and oral-derived microbiota and salivary cytokine samples from individuals who opt in to this aspect of the study.
Study Treatment - Intensive Week-Long Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT):
The individuals in this study will undergo a course of 1-week-long Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT-5). CPT-5 will be delivered twice per day over the course of five business days. Each 50 minute session will closely follow the CPT protocol and will be conducted by either Dr. Held, other doctoral-level psychologists, postdoctoral fellows, or other Master's level (or higher) clinicians who have received the official two-day CPT training and who are not involved in study assessments. CPT worksheets and homework assignments may be collected and copied for research purposes. Changes in PTSD severity and other relevant symptoms will be assessed before, during, and after the course of CPT using well-validated clinician-administered, self-report, and computerized assessments. Fecal- and oral-derived microbiota as well as salivary cytokines will also be assessed at various pre-treatment, post-treatment, and follow-up time points to determine whether the microbiome and cytokine levels change over the course of CPT. Participants in this study will have the option to opt out of providing these biological samples and still receive CPT-5.
Semi-Structured Interview:
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 100 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Individuals are eligible for the study if they:
- •Are 18 years or older
- •Are fluent in English
- •Have experienced a Criterion A traumatic event during their lifetime
- •Have a PTSD diagnosis verified by the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5
- •Are interested in receiving evidence-based treatment (CPT) for PTSD and able to attend 10 therapy sessions over the course of one week (5 days)
- •Are willing and interested to complete self-report measures and clinician-rated assessments at multiple time points over the course of the study
排除标准
- •Individuals are excluded from the study if:
- •The traumatic event occurred in the past month
- •They are currently suicidal or homicidal, as indicated by a positive screen on the C-SSRS Question 4 or Question 5 at intake.
- •They have a history of psychosis or mania
- •They have not been on a stable dose of medication for at least one month
- •They have dietary patterns not representative of normal populations (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)
- •They made changes to the diet in the past month or are planning to make changes over the course of therapy
- •They have completed an evidence-based PTSD treatment in the past 3 months or are currently receiving an evidence-based PTSD treatment
- •They have mental retardation or significant cognitive impairment that would prevent them from engaging in CPT
- •They have a serious or unstable medical illness or instability for which hospitalization may be likely within the next year
- •They have an active substance use disorder (within the past 3 months)
- •They are involved with current legal actions related to the traumatic event that is anticipated to be targeted during treatment
- •They have a history or presence of an eating disorder
- •They are currently taking or have taken an antibiotic in the past 30 days
- •They are currently taking a corticosteroid
- •They have had part of the digestive tract removed or altered
- •They have had any surgery or procedure within the past 30 days that has required fasting for more than 12 hours or bowel preparation beforehand
- •They are unwilling to provide fecal and saliva samples (applies to trauma-exposed control condition only)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) From Baseline
时间窗: 1 week post-treatment, 3 months post treatment
This will be used to assess changes in posttraumatic stress disorder symptom severity from baseline to the time points described below and/or changes between the time points described below. The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) measures severity of PTSD symptoms. This questionnaire includes 20 items, which each item rated on a scale of 0 (not at all)-4 (extremely). There are four subscales reflecting symptom clusters in the DSM-5: intrusion (five items), avoidance (two items), negative alterations in cognitions and mood (seven items), and alterations in arousal and reactivity (six items). All 20 items are summed to calculate a total score. Scores range from 0-80, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms.
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) From Baseline
时间窗: 1 week post-treatment, 3 months post-treatment
This will be used to assess changes in depression symptom severity from baseline to the time points described below and/or changes between the time points described below. This will be used to assess severity of depression symptoms at intake. The Patient Health Quetionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) measures severity of depression symptoms. This questionnaire includes 10 items, with each item rated on a scale of 0 (not at all)-3 (nearly every day). The first 9 items are summed to calculate a total score. Scores range from 0-27, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms. The tenth item (also rated 0-3) is not included in the total score, but indicates how much interference the responder experiences in their day to day life due to symptoms they are experiencing.
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
时间窗: Baseline
This will be used to assess severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms at intake.The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) measures severity of PTSD symptoms. This questionnaire includes 20 items, which each item rated on a scale of 0 (not at all)-4 (extremely). There are four subscales reflecting symptom clusters in the DSM-5: intrusion (five items), avoidance (two items), negative alterations in cognitions and mood (seven items), and alterations in arousal and reactivity (six items). All 20 items are summed to calculate a total score. Scores range from 0-80, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
时间窗: Baseline
This will be used to assess severity of depression symptoms at intake. The Patient Health Quetionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) measures severity of depression symptoms. This questionnaire includes 10 items, with each item rated on a scale of 0 (not at all)-3 (nearly every day). The first 9 items are summed to calculate a total score. Scores range from 0-27, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms. The tenth item (also rated 0-3) is not included in the total score, but indicates how much interference the responder experiences in their day to day life due to symptoms they are experiencing.
Change in DNA Genotek OMNIgeneGUT for Microbiome Kit (OMR-200) From Baseline
时间窗: Intake, Day 1 of treatment, 1 week post-treatment, 3 months post-treatment
Change in microbial signature (abundance and composition) from colonic fecal sample from baseline to the time points described below and/or changes between the time points described below.
DNA Genotek OMNIgeneORAL for Collection of Microbial DNA Kit (OM-501)
时间窗: Baseline
Microbial signature (abundance and composition) from oral saliva sample collected at intake.
Change in DNA Genotek OMNIgeneORAL for Collection of Microbial DNA Kit (OM-501) From Baseline
时间窗: Intake, Day 1 of treatment, 1 week post-treatment, 3 months post-treatment
Change in microbial signature (abundance and composition) from oral saliva sample from baseline to the time points described below and/or changes between the time points described below.
Salimetrics Salivary Cytokine Panel
时间窗: Baseline
Salivary cytokine levels (TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-8) from oral saliva sample collected at intake.
Change in Salimetrics Salivary Cytokine Panel From Baseline
时间窗: Intake, Day 1 of treatment, 1 week post-treatment, 3 months post-treatment
Change in salivary cytokine levels (TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-8) from baseline to the time points described below and/or changes between the time points described below.
次要结局
- Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI)(Baseline)
- Change in Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI) From Baseline(1 week post-treatment)
研究者
Philip Held
Research Director
Rush University Medical Center