- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT00893152
Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD
Perspectives on Enhancing Family Involvement in Treatment for PTSD
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a potentially severe and persistent condition that affects social, occupational and family functioning, is prevalent among returning OIF/OEF veterans. PTSD has a powerful impact on family functioning. Because good family relationships appear to moderate its impact, while stressful relationships may reduce the benefits of treatment, a program that enhances family functioning by assisting both veteran and family in coping with the veteran's PTSD could directly improve the veteran's adjustment and well-being, and indirectly improve his/her social and occupational functioning. Effective programs for OIF/OEF veterans are urgently needed. This study will address critical gaps in knowledge about relevant needs and preferences of OIF/OEF veterans and families, and how best to involve families in treatment.
Objectives: The specific aim of this project is to describe the needs and preferences of OIF/OEF service-era veterans with PTSD and their families relevant to family involvement in care.
Methods: This two-site study was conducted at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS, Little Rock, AR) and Oklahoma City (OKC) VAMCs. Qualitative (focus-group or individual) interviews were conducted with 47 Veterans (33 CAVHS, 14 OKC) and 36 Veteran-designated family members (19 CAVHS/17 OKC). Veterans were eligible if they were 18-65 years of age, had served in Iraq or Afghanistan since October 2001, had received treatment for PTSD at the CAVHS or OKC VAMCs in the previous 12 months, and had an adult family member who might be willing to participate in an interview. Family was defined broadly to include relatives, significant others, and friends the Veteran considered "as close as family." Interviews addressed perceived needs related to the Veteran's readjustment to civilian life, desires for family involvement in treatment, types of services that were/would have been helpful and attractive during readjustment, as well as logistic considerations (e.g., frequency of meetings). Qualitative data were analyzed using the techniques of constant comparison and content analysis. Demographic data, deployment data, and data on preferred program structure and format were collected via an anonymous paper-and-pencil questionnaire administered following the qualitative interview.
Status: Data collection and analysis of main themes are complete. In depth analysis of additional themes is ongoing.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Arkansas
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No. Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72114-1706
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, Little Rock, AR
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Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73104
- VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
Veteran:
- Age 18-65;
- 2 or more inpatient or outpatient mental health contacts at LR or OKC VAMC in the previous 12 months with a primary diagnosis of PTSD;
- Served in Iraq or Afghanistan since 10/7/01;
- Have a family member who may be willing to participate in the focus group.
Family:
- Age > 18
- English speaking
- Be the designated "family member" of a participating veteran
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-English speaking
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Cohorts and Interventions
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Group 1
Male veterans (focus groups and individual interviews)
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Group 2
Female veterans (focus groups and individual interviews)
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Group 3
Family members of participating veterans (focus groups and individual interviews)
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
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Qualitative Interviews - Perspectives on Family Involvement in PTSD Treatment
Time Frame: During the 1-1.5 hour interviews
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This is qualitative research.
"Outcomes" were themes raised with regard to content to be included in a multi-family group psychoeducation program for OEF/OIF/OND veterans with PTSD and family members.
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During the 1-1.5 hour interviews
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Ellen P. Fischer, PhD, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (North Little Rock)
Study record dates
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Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
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First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- DHI 08-097
- CAVHS 0156_2008I (Other Identifier: CAVHS IRB)
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