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NCT02556645 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Comparison of Web-Prolonged Exposure (Web-PE) and Present-Centered Therapy (PCT) for PTSD Among Active-Duty Military Personnel
A NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Combat Disorders, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
NCT02556645: Completed NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Combat Disorders, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT02556645 is a NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Combat Disorders that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 122-participant average among 9 other Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower). The trial reports 4 study locations across 3 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02556645, a NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and Combat Disorders, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 4
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the efficacy and potential biological mechanisms of action of 10 sessions of a web-version of Prolonged Exposure (PE), "Web-PE," delivered over 8-weeks to 10 sessions of Present Centered Treatment (PCT) delivered over 8-weeks by a therapist in 120 active duty military personnel with PTSD. Up to 170 individuals will be consented to obtain data from 120 for analysis. Participants will be assessed at pre-treatment, mid-treatment, and 1-, 3- and 6-months after treatment completion.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Web-PE Therapy
- OTHER Therapist-Delivered Present-Centered Therapy
Study Locations (4)
Texas
- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center - Killeen
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - San Antonio
Georgia
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University - Atlanta
Pennsylvania
- Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02556645 record still lists
NCT02556645 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 122-participant average among 9 other Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Web-PE Therapy is the first listed.
NCT02556645 reports a single indexed study location in Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02556645 about?
NCT02556645 is a clinical study titled "A Comparison of Web-Prolonged Exposure (Web-PE) and Present-Centered Therapy (PCT) for PTSD Among Active-Duty Military Personnel". The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the efficacy and potential biological mechanisms of action of 10 sessions of a web-version of Prolonged Exposure (PE), "Web-PE," delivered over 8-weeks to 10 sessions of Present Centered Treatment (PCT) delivered over 8-weeks by a therapi...
What is the current status of trial NCT02556645?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2016-05. Estimated completion is 2019-08.
What conditions does trial NCT02556645 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Combat Disorders.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02556645?
The interventions under investigation include: Web-PE Therapy (OTHER), Therapist-Delivered Present-Centered Therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02556645?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02556645 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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