N/A N=68 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Exposure Therapy For Veterans With PTSD And Panic Attacks

PTSD · Panic Attacks

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jul 2018

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in PTSD Symptoms (CAPS) Between MCET-V and CPT Groups — 81.8; 80.5; 67.8; 68.1 units on a scale — p=0.30

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Multiple Channel Exposure Therapy - Veterans (Behavioral); Cognitive Processing Therapy (Behavioral)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Primary completion: Sep 2016

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in PTSD Symptoms (CAPS) Between MCET-V and CPT Groups	81.8; 80.5; 67.8; 68.1; 66.6; 66.2	0.30
PRIMARY Change in PDSS Scores Over Time for MCET-V and CPT Groups	18.5; 16.28; 12.81; 10.20; 10.93; 10.62	0.68

Summary

To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of Multiple Channel Exposure Therapy-Veterans (MCET-V) as a treatment for returning service members with comorbid PTSD and panic disorder (PD). This study will examine the effectiveness of MCET-V by comparing it to Cognitive Processing Therapy, a standard PTSD treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

being a Veteran of any era;
being enrolled in the TRP at the MEDVAMC, with a current diagnosis of PTSD and PD;
being stable on psychotropic medication for 4 weeks before study participation; and
being at least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

active substance dependence, or bipolar or psychotic disorders;
severe depression and [active suicidal ideation and intent] (based on ADIS-IV & BDI-II);
cognitive impairment as indicated by the SLUMS; and
Veterans currently receiving psychosocial treatment specifically targeting PTSD or panic symptoms.

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01033136). 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.