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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00183508 |
This study will develop a treatment for firefighters experiencing symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD). Effective treatments may reduce immediate symptoms and prevent the development of more chronic conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Condition | Intervention |
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
Behavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapy Behavioral: Psychoeducation |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Developing Group Treatments for Acute Stress Disorder |
Estimated Enrollment: | 200 |
Exposure to traumatic events has reached unprecedented proportions in American society, and the rates of PTSD have risen significantly, particularly among populations with repetitive exposure to critical incidents. The continued threat of attacks against Americans warrants development of preventive interventions to reduce the occurrence of PTSD and its precursor, ASD. This study will determine the effectiveness of a preventive treatment in urban firefighters who have experienced a traumatic event.
Firefighters will undergo an initial assessment that will include an interview and self-report questionnaires to measure depression, anxiety, coping skills, social support, physical health, and work functioning. Following the occurrence of a traumatic work-related event, firefighters will be reassessed. The post-incident assessment will consist of self-report questionnaires that assess ASD symptoms.
Participants who display ASD symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the first group will learn cognitive behavioral strategies for symptom reduction, and the second group will receive psychoeducation regarding common reactions to traumatic events. Participants' treatment will last for 12 weeks. Participants will have follow-up assessments 1 and 3 months after the interventional part of the study. Assessments will include clinical scales and interviews.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 21 Years to 65 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
United States, Massachusetts | |
Boston Veterans Healthcare System | |
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114 |
Principal Investigator: | Rose T. Zimering, PhD | Boston Veterans Healthcare System |
Study ID Numbers: | R21 MH64584, DATR AD-TS |
Study First Received: | September 13, 2005 |
Last Updated: | July 31, 2006 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00183508 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
PTSD Occupational Health Trauma Job CBT |
Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders Wounds and Injuries Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
Stress Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute Stress Disorders, Traumatic |
Pathologic Processes Disease Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders |
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute Stress Disorders, Traumatic |