Partner-assisted PTSD therapy study for veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether having your partner help you with a type of talk therapy (prolonged exposure) can improve your PTSD symptoms more than doing the therapy alone. It is designed for veterans in a steady relationship whose partner does not have PTSD.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran who served after September 11, 2001, and you get your care through the VA
- You have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to current standards
- You have been in a committed relationship (with a partner you live with or are married to) for at least six months
- Any medications you take for mental health have been stable for at least one month
- Your partner does not currently have PTSD themselves
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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