Therapy program to reduce drinking relapse and PTSD symptoms
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests a combined therapy approach for people who have both alcohol use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to help you process stressful memories and lower the chances of relapse back to heavy drinking.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older and can sign consent papers in writing
- You can read and understand English
- In the last month, you meet criteria for moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder and current PTSD
- You’ve been drinking heavily often (about 3–4 heavy drinking days per week or high weekly amounts) in the last 30 days
- If you take mental-health medicines, your dose has been stable for at least 4 weeks
- You must not be in an active, evidence-based therapy program for alcohol use disorder or PTSD
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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