Evaluation of Blended CBT for PTSD in Regular Care: A New Format of Computer-Assisted Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Non-inferiority Trial
A Randomized Controlled Non-inferiority Trial testing if the new experimental Blended Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (B-TF-CBT) for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is non-inferior to gold standard control treatment Prolonged Exposure (PE). Research question and hypothesis Can the blended treatment yield outcomes non-inferior to face-to-face TF-CBT for patients with PTSD when applied in regular health care with regards to PTSD-symptoms, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, quality of life and general functioning? The hypothesis is that the Blended TF-CBT will be non-inferior to standard face-to-face TF-CBT for patients with PTSD, directly after treatment as well as at 12-months follow up. The study will be conducted at 3-6 outpatient clinics in Region Stockholm, Sweden.
• PTSD according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders 5 as primary problem
• ≥ 18 years
• Basic knowledge of speaking and writing Swedish
• No other psychological treatment at the same time
• No ongoing threats or violence
• If antidepressant medication, stable dose 6 weeks before starting treatment
• Have access to the internet and a computer
• Willingness/ability to participate after receiving information about what participation entails