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Enhanced Cognitive Rehabilitation to Treat Comorbid TBI and PTSD

Sponsored by San Diego Veterans Healthcare System

About this trial

Last updated 8 years ago

Study ID

W81XWH-11-1-0641

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18 to 60 Years
All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 9 years ago

What is this trial about?

This study will test a modification of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD) in which CPT is augmented with compensatory cognitive rehabilitation principles from the Cognitive Symptom Management and Rehabilitation Therapy (CogSMART) intervention to create a hybrid treatment, SMART-CPT. This study investigates the efficacy of SMART-CPT in improving PTSD and post-concussive symptoms, cognition, quality of life, and treatment compliance in those with a history of mild to moderate TBI and persistent cognitive complaints.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

1) OEF/OIF veteran; 2) Current diagnosis of PTSD; 3) History of mild-to-moderate TBI; 4) Subjective cognitive complaints; 5) No anticipated/pending medication changes; 6) Written informed consent to participate in the study. - Exclusion Criteria:1) Active substance dependence, 2) Suicidal intent or attempt within the previous month; 3) Current psychotic disorder; 4) Dementia; 5) Non-English speaking; 6) Participation in other intervention studies. -

Exclusion Criteria