An Open-Trial of Web-Prolonged Exposure (Web-PE) Among Active-Duty Military
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 12/7/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 12, 2018 |
| End Date: | September 2019 |
It is urgent to make evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for military personnel readily
accessible in order to meet the growing demand for effective and efficient treatment for
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a timely manner. Effective EBTs for PTSD are
available, but barriers to accessing care can deter military personnel from receiving
treatment. Web-treatments represent an innovative way to overcome these barriers. The
efficacy of previously developed web-treatments for PTSD appear promising, however, they are
not based on treatment protocols with strong empirical support for their efficacy. No study
to date has examined web-treatment of PTSD using a well-established treatment program.
The purpose of this open trial is to examine the efficacy of 10 sessions of a web-version of
Prolonged Exposure (PE), "Web-PE," delivered over 8-weeks in 40 active-duty military
personnel and veterans with PTSD who deployed post 9-11. Up to 60 individuals will be
consented to obtain data from 40 for analysis. Participants will be assessed at pre-treatment
and 1- and 3-months after treatment completion.
accessible in order to meet the growing demand for effective and efficient treatment for
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a timely manner. Effective EBTs for PTSD are
available, but barriers to accessing care can deter military personnel from receiving
treatment. Web-treatments represent an innovative way to overcome these barriers. The
efficacy of previously developed web-treatments for PTSD appear promising, however, they are
not based on treatment protocols with strong empirical support for their efficacy. No study
to date has examined web-treatment of PTSD using a well-established treatment program.
The purpose of this open trial is to examine the efficacy of 10 sessions of a web-version of
Prolonged Exposure (PE), "Web-PE," delivered over 8-weeks in 40 active-duty military
personnel and veterans with PTSD who deployed post 9-11. Up to 60 individuals will be
consented to obtain data from 40 for analysis. Participants will be assessed at pre-treatment
and 1- and 3-months after treatment completion.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Active-duty military personnel and veterans who have deployed post 9/11
- Seeking treatment for PTSD
- Significant PTSD symptoms as determined by a PCL-5 score greater than or equal to 31
- Has experienced a Criterion A event that is a specific combat-related event or high
magnitude operational experience that occurred during a period of recent military
deployment
- Able to speak and read English and access to an internet-connected computer
- Indication that the participant plans to be able to participant in the study for the
next three months following the first assessment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of bipolar disorder or psychotic disorder, as determined by participant
self-report)
- Current substance dependence, as determined by participant self-report)
- Diagnosis of a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury, as determined by participant
self-report)
- Current suicidal ideation severe enough to warrant immediate attention, as determined
by participant self-report)
- Currently engaged in evidence-based treatment for PTSD (e.g. Prolonged Exposure
Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy), as determined by participant self-report.
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sites
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78284
San Antonio, Texas 78284
(210) 567-7000
Phone: 210-562-6704
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio The University of Texas Health Science...
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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