๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-13

Stepped Care for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Study (NCT06947538)

Adaptive Interventions to Improve Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment Access, Engagement, and Effectiveness in Routine Care

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Boston Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Less than 20% of people with PTSD receive any treatment. This study extends a program of research by the investigator focused on developing adaptive (stepped) interventions for PTSD. The adaptive intervention sequences a digital mental health intervention (DMHI) and brief trauma- and skills-focused treatments for PTSD. The selected treatments are brief and scalable and less burdensome to systems of care. These treatments are: web-administered Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (webSTAIR), Brief STAIR, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Boston Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • webSTAIR (BEHAVIORAL)
  • WebSTAIR plus coaching (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Clinician administered Brief STAIR (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Clinician administered WET (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Boston Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (857) 264-1102

Email: sarah.valentine@bmc.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—