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Phase 3 N=200 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Comparison of Two Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Enrolled (actual)
200
Serious AEs
1.5%
Results posted
May 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: PTSD Symptoms — 10.02; 10.87; 15.12; 10.78 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Sertraline (Drug); Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Case Western Reserve University
Primary completion
Aug 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
PTSD Symptoms
10.02; 10.87; 15.12; 10.78
PRIMARY
Depression Symptoms
10.33; 12.13; 15.24; 12.11
PRIMARY
State Anxiety
39.16; 38.79; 46.89; 38.72
SECONDARY
Quality of Life Functioning
8.82; 11.68; 14.06; 10.78

Summary

This study will compare the short- and long-term effectiveness of two different treatments for people with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • DSM-IV diagnosis of PTSD
  • Experienced traumatic event at least 12 weeks prior to study entry
  • Willingness to discontinue current CBT or antidepressant treatment

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current diagnosis of schizophrenia or delusional disorder
  • Medically unstable bipolar disorder, depression with psychotic features, or depression requiring psychiatric treatment
  • Current diagnosis of alcohol or substance dependence within 3 months prior to study entry
  • Ongoing intimate relationship with the perpetrator of the traumatic event
  • History of nonresponse to either CBT or sertraline
  • Medical contraindication for sertraline
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00127673). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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