Improving treatment for suicidal individuals with PTSD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by testing the effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy combined with a crisis response plan. The research will compare this enhanced treatment approach to standard prolonged exposure therapy with a self-guided treatment plan. By integrating trauma-focused therapies with suicide prevention strategies, the study seeks to address a critical gap in existing PTSD treatments. Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate the impact of the combined interventions on their suicidal ideation and attempts.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Current diagnosis of PTSD or subthreshold PTSD; ability to speak and understand the English language; and ability to complete the informed consent process.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Substance use disorder requiring medical management; imminent suicide risk warranting inpatient hospitalization or suicide-focused treatment; and impaired mental status that precludes the ability to provide informed consent (e.g., intoxication, psychosis, mania).

Where it's running

• The Ohio State University
  Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jaryd Hiser, Ph.D. — Assistant Professor
• Study coordinator: Jaryd Hiser, Ph.D.
• Email: jaryd.hiser@osumc.edu
• Phone: 614-814-0163

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.