Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for Psychological Trauma
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Hospital, Psychiatric, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/19/2013 |
| Start Date: | July 2011 |
| End Date: | June 2012 |
| Contact: | Sue Girling, BSAS |
| Email: | sgirling@health.usf.edu |
| Phone: | 813-974-9310 |
Service members and veterans often experience symptoms of psychological trauma following
combat deployments. While efforts are being made in the military and at the Veteran's
Affairs to meet the large number of soldiers and veterans experiencing symptoms of
psychological trauma, there remains a need to evaluate new treatments, particularly those
that are designed to be brief in length.
A new therapy, known as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), is a type of psychological
therapy that is designed for rapid resolution of symptoms of psychological trauma. This
approach uses a combination of talking and sets of eye movements guided by the therapist.
During therapy, this interactive personal guidance is thought to be helpful in resolving
problems (such as bad memories).
The purpose of this study is to:
1. Evaluate how effective ART is in treating symptoms of psychological trauma among
non-active duty veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom in Iraq and in Afghanistan or other combat conflicts.
2. Learn if there is improvement in symptoms of psychological trauma (such as bad
memories, anxiety, depression, and guilt) after receiving Accelerated Resolution
Therapy (ART).
Inclusion Criteria:
- Non-active duty U.S. veteran of any prior deployment(s) with recruitment emphasis on
those who previously served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan (OIF and OEF).
- At least 18 years of age.
- Symptoms indicative of psychological trauma. This includes a score of >40 on the
PCL-M Checklist, or in the absence of a score >40, therapist assessment of symptoms
of PTSD, as determined from the Checklist for Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Standard Protocol. Individuals with previous treatment for psychological trauma, yet
with residual symptoms, will be eligible.
- Ability to read and speak English to complete survey questions.
- Denial of suicidal ideation or intent, including homicidal ideation or intent, and no
evidence of psychotic behavior or being in psychological crisis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Brain injury prohibiting speech, writing, and purposeful actions
- Identified to have current suicidal ideation
- Major psychiatric disorder concomitant to symptoms of psychological trauma
- Currently undergoing substance abuse treatment
- Previous diagnosis of eye movement disorder
- Any medical condition that, in the judgment of the Principal Investigator and/or ART
therapist, may place the individual at high risk due to a potential heightened
emotional reaction
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