Improving Cognitive Processing Therapy for Veterans with PTSD
Using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy to Adapt Cognitive Processing Therapy
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · NIH-11164525
This study is working to make therapy for PTSD easier and quicker for Veterans by finding the best parts of the treatment and putting them into a shorter program, so more Veterans can stick with it and feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11164525 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by identifying and adapting the most effective components of the therapy into a shorter format. The study addresses the high dropout rates among Veterans who begin CPT, with up to 70% not completing the treatment. By using empirical methods, the research seeks to streamline the therapy, ensuring that Veterans receive the most beneficial aspects of treatment more efficiently. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for Veterans by making effective PTSD treatment more accessible and manageable.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are post-9/11 Veterans diagnosed with PTSD who are seeking treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or those who do not have a diagnosis of PTSD may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide Veterans with a more effective and accessible form of therapy for PTSD, leading to better treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in adapting therapeutic approaches for PTSD, indicating that this method could lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SRIPADA, REBECCA KAUFMAN — VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
- Study coordinator: SRIPADA, REBECCA KAUFMAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.