PTSD treatment study for sexual and gender minorities
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares different treatments for PTSD specifically designed for people who are sexual or gender minorities. It aims to find which approach works best for this community, and you can join sessions in person or by video.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and live in California.
- You identify as a sexual or gender minority (like lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, or queer).
- You are bothered by symptoms of PTSD (for example, nightmares, flashbacks, or feeling very on edge) and want treatment.
- You are not currently in another talk therapy focused on PTSD (other types of therapy are okay).
- You can attend sessions in San Francisco in person, or have a device for video visits.
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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