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Study NCT ID:
NCT00183508
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-12-14
First Post:
2005-09-13
Brief Title:
Behavioral Treatments for Acute Stress Disorder In Firefighters
Sponsor:
Boston University
Organization:
Boston University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Developing Group Treatments for Acute Stress Disorder
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will develop a treatment for firefighters experiencing symptoms of acute stress disorder ASD Effective treatments may reduce immediate symptoms and prevent the development of more chronic conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD
Detailed Description:
Exposure to traumatic events has reached unprecedented proportions in American society and the rates of PTSD have risen significantly particularly among populations with repetitive exposure to critical incidents The continued threat of attacks against Americans warrants development of preventive interventions to reduce the occurrence of PTSD and its precursor ASD This study will determine the effectiveness of a preventive treatment in urban firefighters who have experienced a traumatic event
Firefighters will undergo an initial assessment that will include an interview and self-report questionnaires to measure depression anxiety coping skills social support physical health and work functioning Following the occurrence of a traumatic work-related event firefighters will be reassessed The post-incident assessment will consist of self-report questionnaires that assess ASD symptoms
Participants who display ASD symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of two groups the first group will learn cognitive behavioral strategies for symptom reduction and the second group will receive psychoeducation regarding common reactions to traumatic events Participants treatment will last for 12 weeks Participants will have follow-up assessments 1 and 3 months after the interventional part of the study Assessments will include clinical scales and interviews
Firefighters will undergo an initial assessment that will include an interview and self-report questionnaires to measure depression anxiety coping skills social support physical health and work functioning Following the occurrence of a traumatic work-related event firefighters will be reassessed The post-incident assessment will consist of self-report questionnaires that assess ASD symptoms
Participants who display ASD symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of two groups the first group will learn cognitive behavioral strategies for symptom reduction and the second group will receive psychoeducation regarding common reactions to traumatic events Participants treatment will last for 12 weeks Participants will have follow-up assessments 1 and 3 months after the interventional part of the study Assessments will include clinical scales and interviews
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATR AD-TS | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR21MH064584 |
| R21MH064584 | NIH | None | None |