Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy Vs TAU for Adjustment Disorder Following Traumatic Event Exposure

Description

Adjustment Disorder (AjD) is the most common mental health condition diagnosed in Active Duty personnel, and is diagnosed following an extreme stress event such as traumatic loss of a comrade, serious accident or injury, or other intense stress event. Despite its high prevalence, no evidence based treatment for AjD has been subjected to randomized controlled trials. This study seeks to build on the research team's pilot work across several disorders study to benefit service members and Veterans with AjD, a highly prevalent but frequently inadequately treated condition. The investigators will compare the effects of Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy (TBT) vs treatment as usual which is Moving Forward Problem Solving Therapy (TAU-PST) on AjD symptom outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that TBT will result in greater overall symptom reduction compared to TAU-PST.

Conditions

Adjustment Disorders, Mental Disorder

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Adjustment Disorder (AjD) is the most common mental health condition diagnosed in Active Duty personnel, and is diagnosed following an extreme stress event such as traumatic loss of a comrade, serious accident or injury, or other intense stress event. Despite its high prevalence, no evidence based treatment for AjD has been subjected to randomized controlled trials. This study seeks to build on the research team's pilot work across several disorders study to benefit service members and Veterans with AjD, a highly prevalent but frequently inadequately treated condition. The investigators will compare the effects of Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy (TBT) vs treatment as usual which is Moving Forward Problem Solving Therapy (TAU-PST) on AjD symptom outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that TBT will result in greater overall symptom reduction compared to TAU-PST.

Comparative Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy Vs TAU for Adjustment Disorder Following Traumatic Event Exposure

Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy Vs TAU for Adjustment Disorder Following Traumatic Event Exposure

Condition
Adjustment Disorders
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Charleston

Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adult male or female over the age of 18 that has served, or is currently serving, in the military.
  • * Stable psychotropic medication for at least 4 weeks if applicable
  • * Current DSM-5 diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder
  • * Active psychosis
  • * Suicidal ideation with clear intent
  • * Severe substance use

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston,

Ron Acierno, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

Study Record Dates

2029-01