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Efficacy Trial of Stress Check-Up
Recruiting
Trial ID: NCT03423394
Purpose
Untreated posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with high societal and
individual costs. Effective interventions for symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS) exist
but are underutilized by those who could benefit, especially among active duty military. This
study will develop and test a brief telephone-delivered motivational enhancement intervention
(MET) for military personnel (active, reserve, or national guard) serving in the Army, Air
Force, or Navy who are experiencing symptoms of PTS, but who are not currently engaged in PTS
treatment. The goal of the intervention is to decrease stigma around seeking care, increase
knowledge about treatment options, increase engagement in help-seeking behavior, all leading
to reductions in PTS symptoms.
Official Title
Improving Voluntary Engagement for PTSD Treatment Among Service Members
Stanford Investigator(s)
Debra Lee Kaysen
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Public Mental Health & Population Sciences)
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Current PTSD
- Currently serving in the Army, Navy, or Air Force
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently being treated (counseling and/or medication) for PTSD
- Non-fluency in English
- Evidence of psychosis
- Pending deployment that would preclude completion of follow-ups
Intervention(s):
behavioral: Motivational Enhancement Therapy
behavioral: Treatment as Usual
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Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305