Evaluating Evidence Based Options for Initial PTSD Treatment Non-Responders
Rush University Medical Center
Summary
This study will look at: How practical it is to offer another round of proven therapy. How effective different therapy options are for people who didn't respond to the first treatment. The goal is to improve personalized care by: Identifying factors that might predict how someone will respond to a second treatment. Creating a simple tool to spot people who might not respond to treatment early, so they can start a different option sooner. The findings will help improve PTSD care by offering better follow-up treatments and matching patients with the approach that works best for them.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Are 18 years or older * Are fluent in English * Have experienced a Criterion A traumatic event during their lifetime * Have a PTSD diagnosis verified via the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 * Are interested in receiving evidence-based treatment for PTSD and able to attend 10 therapy sessions over the course of 2 weeks (10 days) and could possibly attend another 10 sessions of a subsequent treatment (additional CPT sessions, PE, or STAIR) * Are willing and able to complete self-report measures and clinician-rated assessments at multiple timepoints over the cou…
Interventions
- BehavioralCognitive Processing Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy is a first-line intervention for the treatment of PTSD that focuses on changing unhelpful patterns of thinking.
- BehavioralProlonged Exposure
Prolonged Exposure is an evidence-based treatment for PTSD that helps to reduce the intensity of distress by gradually exposing participants to trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations in real life.
- BehavioralSkills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation
Skills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) is a evidence-based treatment geared towards helping regulate emotional and interpersonal needs of those with PTSD.
Location
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, Illinois