Pilot Study of Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

University of Puerto Rico (UPR)

Status and phase

Completed

Phase 1

Conditions

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Treatments

Behavioral: Prolonged Exposure

Behavioral: Usual care

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT01306136

1300209

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this project is to examine the feasibility of a culturally adapted, manual based Prolonged Exposure therapy intervention for the treatment of Spanish-speaking Puerto Ricans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Full description

This project seeks to lay the foundation for an effectiveness trial that will lead to the advancement of treatments for PTSD among Spanish-speaking Latinos, particularly Puerto Ricans. This area of research is important in light of the limited treatment options currently available for Spanish-speakers with PTSD and the long-term negative consequences of this condition. Participants in this study are recruited by referral from mental health providers in a general health setting. Patients meeting criteria for enrollment will be randomly assigned to receive either Prolonged Exposure therapy or treatment as usual. Assessments for all participants will be collected at baseline, week 8, and week 16 after randomization.

Enrollment

14 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 65 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

diagnosis of PTSD
CAPS score of at least 45
18 to 65 years old
Spanish speaker
competent to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

history of bipolar disease, schizophrenia or psychotic disorder
alcohol or drug abuse in the past three months
moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
applying for or receiving disability benefits
clinically judged to have a high acute suicide risk
life-threatening medical condition
currently receiving psychotherapy for PTSD or changed psychotropic medication within 2 months of randomization