Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD in First Responders
Reducing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms in First Responders and Frontline Health Care Workers
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N/AInterventional Study
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
410 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for first responders and healthcare workers who have symptoms of PTSD. Participants will receive a specific type of talk therapy to see if it helps reduce their symptoms and improve their daily functioning.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am an employee at an organization that uses a participating EAP.
I have a PTSD Checklist score of 33 or higher.
I have been stable on my psychiatric medication for at least 4 weeks.
You may not be able to join if
I have severe cognitive impairment that affects my ability to participate.
I am at high risk for suicide.
I need detoxification.
I have active psychosis or unmanaged bipolar disorder.
I am currently in a trauma-focused therapy.
I do not speak English.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This study addresses PTSD symptoms in First Responders and Healthcare workers. Specifically, it tests whether a brief PTSD treatment (talk therapy) effectively treats PTSD when provided to First Responders and Healthcare workers by counselors in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
The central hypothesis is that the PTSD treatment, Prolonged Exposure for Primary Care (PE-PC), will reduce PTSD sym…
This study addresses PTSD symptoms in First Responders and Healthcare workers. Specifically, it tests whether a brief PTSD treatment (talk therapy) effectively treats PTSD when provided to First Responders and Healthcare workers by counselors in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
The central hypothesis is that the PTSD treatment, Prolonged Exposure for Primary Care (PE-PC), will reduce PTSD symptoms and improve functioning, compared to EAP Treatment as Usual (TAU).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Are employees at an orginization served by a participating EAP
* Have a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (PCL-5) score ≥33
* Have had psychotropic medication stability for at least 4 weeks
Inclus…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Are employees at an orginization served by a participating EAP
* Have a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (PCL-5) score ≥33
* Have had psychotropic medication stability for at least 4 weeks
Inclusion criteria for the qualitative portion of the study:
\- Enrolled into the randomized clinical trial and were a treatment responder or were a treatment non-responder
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cognitive impairment that in the judgment of the investigators makes it unlikely that the participant can adhere to the study regimen (as evidenced by confusion, inability to track discussion or answer questions, or other clear and significant indicators of cognitive impairment)
* High risk of suicide (defined as meeting criteria for Action Step 3 on the Participant Suicide Risk Screening form: found in protocol)
* Need for detoxification
* Active psychosis or unmanaged bipolar disorder, as measured by items 12 and 13 of the cross cutting assessment
* Currently engagement in a trauma-focused behavioral treatment (such as Prolonged Exposure or Cognitive Processing Therapy).
* Patients who do not speak English will be excluded for logistical reasons.
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