The purpose of this study is to examine feasibility, tolerability, utilization, and effectiveness of using the SupportTeam mobile application in the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for veterans with PTSD.
Purpose: we will examine feasibility, tolerability, utilization, and effectiveness of using the SupportTeam mobile application in the context of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for veterans with PTSD. Participants: (N=100) 50 veterans who have served in the military since October 2001 and have PTSD with anger problems; and 50 collateral family members/close friends above the age of 18. Procedures (methods): All Veterans with PTSD will receive a 12 session standard CBT for anger. Veterans in the intervention group will additionally receive instructions for using SupportTeam with a family member or friend that will provide data for the CBT clinician. Veterans in the control group will receive the CBT sessions, but will not receive the SupportTeam mobile application.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
120
Connectd is a mobile application that collects and automatically analyzes input from patients with PTSD/TBI, as well as their families, for clinician review. The app will aggregate patient and family input on current issues, relationship stressors, and situational stressors to better focus (personalize) treatment as well as to more efficiently and accurately understand key factors and root causes. In addition, the app provides informational resources for veterans and family regarding treatment options and mental health supports.
Duke University, Department of Psychiatry
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Working Alliance Inventory (Short Form, Therapist)
Documents perspectives of therapist-client relationship
Time frame: 12 weeks
Participant Treatment Participation
Number of weekly sessions attended by participants
Time frame: 12 weeks
Working Alliance Inventory (Client)
Documents perspectives of therapist-client relationship
Time frame: 12 weeks
PTSD Knowledge Scale
Measures general knowledge about PTSD
Time frame: 12 weeks
Zarit Burden Interview
Measures stress felt by caregivers
Time frame: 12 weeks
Dimensions of Anger Reactions
Measure of anger disposition towards others
Time frame: 12 weeks
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM5 (CAPS 5)
Assessment of PTSD symptoms
Time frame: Past month
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