Integrated treatment for PTSD and chronic pain
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a combined therapy for people who have both PTSD and chronic pain. It aims to see if treating both conditions together is more helpful than treating them separately.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Have both PTSD and chronic pain (pain level of 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale for at least 3 months)
- Live in New York state for virtual sessions
- Stable on psychiatric medications for the past 2 months
- No active substance abuse, psychosis, or immediate suicidal risk
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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