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VA Office of Research and Development
A randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a relatively simple, manual-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for PTSD in patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). One hundred sixty outpatients with comorbid PTSD and SUDs from three VA facilities will be randomly assigned to receive either CBT for PTSD in conjunction with standard treatment as usual (TAU) (n = 80) or TAU only (n = 80).
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
At least age 18.
Current SUD diagnosis.
Score of at least 45 on CAPS.
Must speak English.
Must agree to be taped.
You may not be if
Acute psychotic symptoms, if not well connected with appropriate mental health services.
Severe suicidality.
Individuals with unstable medical or legal situations that would make completion of the study highly unlikely.
