Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Patients With Other Mental Illnesses

September 9, 2013 updated by: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of PTSD in SMI Clients

The purpose of this study is to develop an effective treatment for people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) along with other mental illnesses.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Despite the progress in treating PTSD in the general population and the elevated prevalence of PTSD in people with severe mental illness (SMI), there are no empirically validated treatments designed for patients with comorbid PTSD. The cognitive behavioral treatment provided in this study may improve knowledge of PTSD, decrease distorted beliefs, reduce PTSD symptoms, and improve quality of life.

Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a cognitive behavioral treatment plus standard care for SMI or standard care alone. The cognitive behavioral treatment incorporates several common features, including psychoeducation, relaxation training, and cognitive restructuring. Standard care for SMI includes medication, case management, and psychosocial treatment. PTSD, psychiatric symptoms, health, quality of life, and substance abuse outcomes are measured. Participants' knowledge of PTSD and beliefs about the world are also measured. Participants are assessed at baseline, post-treatment (16 weeks), and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups.

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Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

88

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New Hampshire
      • Claremont, New Hampshire, United States, 03301
        • Community Mental Health Centers in NH

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • New Hampshire definition of SMI plus DSM-IV Axis I diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depression
  • Case management services and contact with a case manager at least twice a week

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Alcohol or drug dependence
  • Hospitalization or suicide attempt in the past 2 months

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kim Mueser, Ph.D., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Principal Investigator: Stanley Rosenberg, Ph.D., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2002

Study Completion

December 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2003

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 4, 2003

First Posted (Estimate)

February 5, 2003

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 10, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 9, 2013

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • R01MH064662-01 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • DSIR AT-SP

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