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An Efficient Treatment for Posttraumatic Injury for Firefighters

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this two-arm pilot randomized controlled trial is to test a behavioral intervention that integrates three evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions (written exposure therapy; WET, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia; CBT-I, and cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares; CBT-N) among firefighters. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the behavioral intervention feasible, acceptable, and effective in reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress, insomnia, and nightmares? * What is the efficacy of efficient treatment vs. delayed treatment (2-4 week waitlist) in reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress, insomnia, and nightmares? We will beta test the intervention in 1-2 groups of 3-5 firefighters. Then we will randomize 50 participants to immediate or delayed (2-4 week waitlist) treatment. Consented participants will: * Complete self-report and interview measures assessing posttraumatic stress disorder, insomnia (PTSD), and nightmares * Attend an individual treatment orientation session * Attend a 4-day (\~3 hours per day over 4 consecutive days) group treatment that integrates WET, CBT-I, and CBT-N * Attend an individual booster session held approximately one week later * Complete self-report measures before, during, and after treatment, and at a 3-month follow up assessment and a clinical interview before and after treatment to assess program efficacy.

Official Title

An Efficient Treatment for Posttraumatic Injury for Firefighters

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-12-01
Study Completion:2025-01-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:COMPLETED

Study ID

NCT05950035

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * 18-65 years old
  2. * Firefighter
  3. * Able to speak and read English
  4. * Clinically significant posttraumatic stress symptoms: CAPS-5 total score ≥ 25; ≥ 1 intrusion symptom; ≥ 1 avoidance symptom
  5. * Clinically significant symptoms of insomnia: SCISD insomnia criteria are met; ISI ≥ 15
  6. * Clinically significant symptoms of nightmare disorder: SCISD nightmare disorder criteria are met, nightmares ≥ 1 monthly.
  1. * Current suicide or homicide risk meriting crisis intervention
  2. * Inability to speak and read English
  3. * Inability to comprehend the baseline screening questionnaires
  4. * Unwilling to remain abstinent from alcohol during treatment
  5. * Serious mental health diagnosis such as bipolar disorder or psychosis.

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations (Sites)

NDRI_USA
Kansas City, Missouri, 66224
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-12-01
Study Completion Date2025-01-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-12-01
Study Completion Date2025-01-01

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Nightmare