80 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD

(STRONG Moms Trial)

MK
CE
Overseen ByChelsey E Bull, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Arkansas
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of providing Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a brief, evidence-based therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) via tele-health to pregnant and postpartum individuals receiving services for problematic substance misuse in Arkansas.

Who Is on the Research Team?

MK

Mollee K Steely Smith, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Arkansas

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for pregnant or postpartum women in Arkansas who are getting help for substance use problems and have symptoms of PTSD. Participants must be able to take part in tele-health sessions.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to give informed consent
Have a history of traumatic event exposure
Able to write, understand, and speak English
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Exclusion Criteria

Unwilling to provide consent
I have not experienced major trauma or significant PTSD symptoms.
No history of substance misuse or currently receiving services for a substance-use related problem

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
Multiple visits across inpatient and outpatient programs

Treatment

Participants receive Written Exposure Therapy (WET) via telehealth for PTSD

5 weeks
Telehealth sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in PTSD and depressive symptoms after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

Trial Overview

The study is testing Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a short, evidence-based talk therapy delivered online, to see if it helps with PTSD symptoms among new or expecting mothers dealing with substance misuse.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Single Arm InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Arkansas

Lead Sponsor

Trials
500
Recruited
153,000+