Shared Decision Making in PTSD Treatment (NCT06953687)
Implementing and Evaluating a Patient-Centered PTSD Treatment Program for Military Personnel
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research study is to learn about how Shared Decision Making, when used to decide treatment, impacts treatment engagement, retention, and outcomes for active duty military personnel seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Shared Decision Making between the service member and the therapists will be used to match patients to 1 of 3 different types of therapy for PTSD: (1) Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, (2) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), or (3) Written Exposure Therapy (WET) in 1 of 2 different frequencies: (1) massed (daily) or (2) spaced (weekly).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) — Fort Hood, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Written Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Shared Decision Making (SHARE) (OTHER)
📋 "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 (2 Sites)
- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) — Fort Hood, Texas
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (254) 289-3468
Email: jacobyv@uthscsa.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.