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NCT03755401 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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NCT ID NCT03755401
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Montefiore Medical Center
Condition PTSD
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 75 participants
Start Date 2018-11-02
Primary Completion 2027-05

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
TFPPTAU

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 75 participants in total. It began in 2018-11-02 with a primary completion date of 2027-05.

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Brief Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial of Trauma-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TFPP) in comparison with TAU (at the VA) in a 2:1 ratio in 75 Veterans with PTSD who have not responded to standard treatment at the VA.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Reporting moderate PTSD, as defined by a CAPS score of \>40 * Have at least one of the following history with CPT and/or PE: * offered and declined * dropped out of treatment * been determined unsuitable by their treatment team * received treatment but continue to experience symptoms meeting entrance criteria. * Require stabilization on psychiatric medication for 2 month period prior to entry into study to avoid confounding treatments Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of SCID-5 assessed psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or substance use that would interfere with trial demands * Severe suicidality that would require immediate crisis management * Organic mental syndromes, delirium, or unstable medical conditions that would interfere with trial demands * Inability to meet trial demands.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Emily Villeveuve

✉ Emily.Villeneuve@va.gov

📞 (212) 686-7500

Principal Investigator

Barbara Milrod, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03755401 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying PTSD. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03755401 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03755401 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Emily.Villeneuve@va.gov for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03755401 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03755401 clinical trial?

NCT03755401 is sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center. The principal investigator is Barbara Milrod, MD at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The trial plans to enroll 75 participants.

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