Therapy for PTSD in sexual and gender minority adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help people with PTSD who also experience stress related to being a sexual or gender minority. The therapy may help you process stressful experiences and reduce PTSD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD.
- You identify as a sexual or gender minority (for example, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or nonbinary).
- You feel at least moderate distress from experiences related to your sexual or gender identity.
- If you take psychiatric medication, your dose has been stable for at least one month before starting.
- You live in Massachusetts.
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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