N/A Completed N=43 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

A Trial of Group Psychotherapy for Veterans and Military Personnel With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder · Depression · Insomnia

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00984698 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Mar 2014

Primary outcomePrimary: Depression — 20.30; 19.18 units on a scale — p=<.05

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with disturbances in their sleep or daily routine.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Depression	20.30; 19.18	<.05 sig
SECONDARY PTSD	67.35; 62.47	<.05 sig

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Veteran or active duty military personnel
Current posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), at least moderate severity
Criterion A exposure to trauma occurring after the age of 18
Major depressive disorder (MDD), at least moderate severity
Disturbances in sleep (primary insomnia, insomnia related to PTSD, or nightmare disorder) or daily routine

Exclusion Criteria

Current or past bipolar disorder
Current psychotic disorder
Substance abuse/dependence in last 30 days
Uncontrolled serious medical condition or neurological disorder
Currently working an overnight shift
Primary untreated sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome

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