Enhancing Memory in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Older Adults With PTSD

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Several psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a strong evidence base for their efficacy, but nonresponse rates are high, particularly among older Veterans. Accumulating evidence indicates that memory deficits and poor learning of therapy contents adversely affect psychotherapy treatment response in PTSD. However, limited research has examined methods for increasing learning of therapy contents in psychotherapy for PTSD. The proposed study aims to examine the feasibility of integrating an intervention to increase learning and memory of psychotherapy content into the provision of a widely used psychotherapy, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), for older adults with PTSD. The ultimate goal of this line of research is to develop novel rehabilitation interventions to increase functioning for individuals with PTSD.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Veterans with DSM-5 diagnoses of PTSD via the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5)

• Age \>59

Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
RECRUITING
Philadelphia
Contact Information
Primary
James C Scott, PhD
James.Scott2de50a@va.gov
(215) 823-5800
Backup
Richard A Moore
richard.moore7@va.gov
(215) 823-5800
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Active_comparator: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Standard CPT as described in the treatment manual
Experimental: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) + Memory Support
CPT+Memory support will also incorporate frequent and intentional use of strategies to enhance learning and memory of this content.
Sponsors
Leads: VA Office of Research and Development

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov