The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with disturbances in their sleep or daily routine.
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a group psychotherapy designed specifically for male veterans and active-duty personnel with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and with disturbances in their sleep or daily routine. We will compare two group therapies, one of which has been examined in previous studies for veterans with PTSD. Both group therapies have been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in some veterans. However, neither group therapy has been proven to be more effective than treatment as usual for PTSD.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
115
12 weeks, 2h structured group therapy
12 weeks, 2h relatively unstructured group therapy
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS)
Tucson, Arizona, United States
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Depression
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, 17 item The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression is an interview assessment of depression symptom severity. Total score range is from 0 (no symptoms of depression) to 52 (maximum symptoms of depression).
Time frame: post-treatment, at 12 weeks
PTSD
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), DSM-IV The CAPS is a 17-item interview assessment post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity. Total score ranges from 0 (no PTSD symptoms) to 136 (maximum PTSD symptoms).
Time frame: post-treatment, at 12 weeks
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