NCT01306136

Pilot Study of Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Pilot Study of Exposure Therapy for the Treatment of Puerto Ricans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 14 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Prolonged Exposure	15 psychotherapy sessions focused on helping clients overcome avoidance behaviors and emotionally process trauma-related memories
BEHAVIORAL	Usual care	Per usual care, patients are referred to a mental health provider within the health care setting.

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-11-01
• Primary completion: 2010-03-01
• Completion: 2010-10-01
• First posted: 2011-03-01
• Last updated: 2011-03-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Puerto Rico