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Study NCT ID:
NCT00353249
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2014-05-08
First Post:
2006-07-14
Brief Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Homeless Women
Sponsor:
RAND
Organization:
RAND
Study Overview
Official Title:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Homeless Women With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-05
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 determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in homeless women
Detailed Description:
Exposure to traumatic events may lead to mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by the presence of persistent frightening thoughts and memories of the traumatic event Additionally people with PTSD often feel emotionally numb and they may experience sleep problems or be easily startled Homeless people in particular are at risk for experiencing a variety of traumas Homeless women tend to experience more traumatic events and develop PTSD at higher rates than housed women Although effective treatments for PTSD are available homeless women are unlikely to seek them out There is a need for PTSD treatment approaches that are specifically designed for these women This study will develop a cognitive-behavioral therapy treatment that will be adapted to best serve the needs of homeless women The study will then determine the therapys effectiveness in treating a group of homeless women with PTSD
This study will consist of three phases The first phase will be used to gather and analyze information about PTSD in homeless women and methods of treating the disorder in this population Focus groups consisting of homeless women shelter directors case managers and mental health service providers will be used to obtain the necessary information Phase two of this study will consist of developing an adaptation of an existing PTSD treatment manual to make it relevant to the lives of homeless women The third and final phase of this study will recruit 32 homeless women with symptoms of PTSD and who did not participate in either of the first two phases of the study Participants in this 4-week study will be randomly assigned to receive either the adapted cognitive behavioral therapy treatment or no treatment at all assessment-only The treatment group will attend twice weekly sessions for a total of 4 weeks All participants will be evaluated immediately prior to the start of treatment and 1 week after treatment ends Outcomes will include PTSD symptoms and depression symptoms
This study will consist of three phases The first phase will be used to gather and analyze information about PTSD in homeless women and methods of treating the disorder in this population Focus groups consisting of homeless women shelter directors case managers and mental health service providers will be used to obtain the necessary information Phase two of this study will consist of developing an adaptation of an existing PTSD treatment manual to make it relevant to the lives of homeless women The third and final phase of this study will recruit 32 homeless women with symptoms of PTSD and who did not participate in either of the first two phases of the study Participants in this 4-week study will be randomly assigned to receive either the adapted cognitive behavioral therapy treatment or no treatment at all assessment-only The treatment group will attend twice weekly sessions for a total of 4 weeks All participants will be evaluated immediately prior to the start of treatment and 1 week after treatment ends Outcomes will include PTSD symptoms and depression symptoms
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R34MH076099 | NIH | None | None |
| DSIR 82-SEMS | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR34MH076099 |