Exposure therapy to reduce PTSD after spinal cord injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial compares a specific type of talk therapy (brief prolonged exposure) versus standard care to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms after a spinal cord injury. If you qualify, you may get extra support targeted at PTSD symptoms during inpatient rehab.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older
- Be admitted to inpatient rehab for a spinal cord injury caused by a traumatic event
- Be able to speak and understand English
- Not be in police custody
- Not have severe thinking or memory problems that make therapy hard
- Not be acutely suicidal or experiencing active psychosis
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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