The present research was aimed at comparing the effects of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with the effects of Sertraline in treating patients who have dual diagnosis PTSD \& SUD. The present study examines the extent to which CPT is effective in treating PTSD symptoms for patients with PTSD and SUD.
Patients with co-occurrence PTSD \& SUD disorders were grouped into 3 groups: first: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in which participants completed 12 sessions of CPT. Second: were treated by Sertraline. Third: a placebo control group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
150
Psychological treatment for patients suffering from PTSD and SUD symptoms.
Sertraline for the treatment of post-traumatic stress and SU disorders
Placebo Control
Questionnaire
A psychological parameter will be measured to check the efficacy of CPT against medication for the treatment for co-current PTSD \& SUD. The groups will be examined to show if any significant reductions in PTSD and SUD symptoms was obtained over time.
Time frame: 3 Months
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