Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD Treatment
A Pilot Study of Feasibility and Acceptability of Videoconference-Delivered Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of PTSD and C-PTSD in Adults of Community and Hospitals Mental Health Services
This study is testing if a new online therapy for complex PTSD can help adults feel better compared to the usual treatment they receive.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 13 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Talca Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Curicó, Maule Region and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06516874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot clinical trial evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) specifically designed for complex PTSD (TF-CBT-CP) delivered via videoconference. The study compares this intervention to usual treatment for adults diagnosed with PTSD or complex PTSD at community mental health care services in the Maule Region of Chile. By utilizing a mixed design approach, the trial aims to gather essential data that could inform larger-scale studies in the future.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with PTSD or complex PTSD and are receiving care at community mental health services in the Maule Region.
Not a fit: Patients with current psychotic disorders or substance use issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an effective therapeutic option for adults suffering from PTSD and complex PTSD, potentially improving their mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy has shown effectiveness for PTSD in other studies, this specific approach for complex PTSD via videoconference is relatively novel and requires further investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Eligibility criteria: * Men and women over 18 years of age. * Referred to a community mental health care service (CMHCS) or hospital in the Maule Region for difficulties associated with the experience of traumatic events, symptomatology, or diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or the complex form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). * Not being treated for PTSD or C-PTSD at the time of recruitment Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women over 18 years of age. * Referred to a community mental health care service (CMHCS) or hospital in the Maule Region for difficulties associated with the experience of traumatic events, symptomatology, or diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). * Having the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) by International Trauma Interview (ITI). * Fluent in oral and written Spanish language. * Access to telephone. Exclusion Criteria: * Previously or currently diagnosed psychotic disorder. * Current substance use disorder. * Current suicidal crisis. * Depression is the primary diagnosis. * Participation in a PTSD psychological treatment parallel to the study. Study's exit criteria: * Initiation of a psychological or pharmacological treatment for PTSD parallel to the study. * Change of medication dose in the case of participants with pharmacological treatment prior to the study.
Where this trial is running
Curicó, Maule Region and 4 other locations
- Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Curicó (COSAM) — Curicó, Maule Region, Chile (Recruiting)
- Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Linares (COSAM) — Linares, Maule Region, Chile (Recruiting)
- Hospital de Linares — Linares, Maule Region, Chile (Recruiting)
- Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Maule (COSAM) — Maule, Maule Region, Chile (Recruiting)
- Centro Comunitario de Salud Mental de Talca (COSAM) — Talca, Maule Region, Chile (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andrés Fresno Rodríguez — University of Talca
- Study coordinator: Andrés Fresno Rodríguez
- Email: afresno@utalca.cl
- Phone: +56 71 220 1784
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.