Open Trial of Trauma-focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for People Living With HIV and PTSD

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) HIV
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
People living with HIV (PLWH) have a higher rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis than the general population. Comorbid PTSD is also associated with negative HIV-related health outcomes. Unfortunately, little outcome research has examined the usefulness of PTSD treatments for PTSD. This pilot study adapts for PLWH a non-exposure based psychotherapy for PTSD focused on reflecting …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of DSM-5 defined PTSD, per the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale \& CAPS-5 total severity score greater than or equal to 25 * HIV diagnosis (by medical records or HIV testing) * Stable psychiatric/psychotropic medication for \>=2 months and ongoing during treatment …
Contacts

John R Keefe, PhD

703-981-7184

john.keefe@einsteinmed.edu

CONTACT

Barbara L Milrod, MD

917-593-1377

bmilrod@montefiore.edu

CONTACT