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Written therapy to reduce PTSD symptoms

PTSDSubclinical PTSD

Part of Mental health clinical trials.

This trial tests whether “written exposure therapy” (writing about your upsetting experience in a structured way) can reduce PTSD symptoms. It may help you feel less distressed and sleep better, depending on your situation.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
135 people
Ages
18 years to 65 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • Be 18–65 years old
  • Have PTSD or “subthreshold” PTSD (not all the way there, but still meeting symptom cutoffs)
  • Have had trouble with insomnia (difficulty sleeping) at a noticeable level (Study 1)
  • If you take psychiatric medicines, your dose must be stable for at least 4 weeks
  • Be able to use a smartphone and follow an app (Study 1) or be able to read/write the study instructions (Study 2)
  • Not currently in PTSD psychotherapy (talk therapy for PTSD) and no serious bipolar/psychosis, substance dependence, or moderate/severe traumatic brain injury

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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