General Psychological Distress, PTSD, and Co-Morbidities in Healthcare Workers Consequent to Occupational Trauma (NCT04626050)
A Brief Phased Two-Step Intervention for Treating General Psychological Distress, PTSD, and Co-Morbidities in Healthcare Workers Consequent to Occupational Trauma
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
It is expected that large numbers of healthcare workers experience a broad range of psychological reactions and symptoms including anxiety, depression, moral distress, and trauma symptoms that will cause both significant suffering as well as occupational and social impairment. The purpose of this study is to find interventions which are helpful in treating psychological distress in healthcare workers adversely affected by occupational-related trauma. There are two phases of the study. All participants will take part in Phase I, which consists of 4 sessions over a two-week period of either a narrative writing intervention or a medical music intervention. Participants will be randomly assigned to the narrative writing intervention or medical music intervention. After Phase I, participants will be re-assessed. Healthcare workers who meet criteria for PTSD will be given the option to participate in Phase II of the study, in which they will be offered a choice between one of two evidence-based treatments for PTSD: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) or Exposure Therapy (ET). Both treatments are comprised of ten 75-minute sessions scheduled twice weekly. Participants will be allowed to choose a preferred treatment in Phase II. After Phase II participants will complete a final assessment concluding the study. All interventions will be offered using distance technology.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Weill Cornell Medicine — New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Medical Music (BEHAVIORAL)
- Narrative Writing (BEHAVIORAL)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Weill Cornell Medicine — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 821-0783
Email: olb4002@med.cornell.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.