Testing how prolonged exposure helps veterans with PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at why a therapy called prolonged exposure (PE) helps people with PTSD. It includes veterans who want to start PE and checks certain safety and health factors to make sure PE can be used safely.
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Who can take part
- You have a PTSD diagnosis based on the CAPS-5 interview
- You are interested in starting prolonged exposure (PE) and agree to consent
- You are a veteran
- You do not have a history of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders
- You do not have untreated bipolar disorder or recent mania or mixed episodes in the last 6 months
- You are not in cognitive-behavioral therapy and have not had more than 2 PE sessions before
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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