Written Exposure in Substance Treatment (WEST 3.0): Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT07782268)
Treating OUD/PTSD in Residential Care: Written Exposure in Substance Treatment (WEST)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of the current research study is to evaluate the efficacy of the refined Written Exposure in Substance Treatment (WEST) for PTSD among residential SUD patients through a randomized controlled trial. All participants meet criteria for PTSD and are in a short term residential SUD treatment program (target residential treatment duration = 28 days) regardless of the research. Participants will be randomly assigned to WEST + treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU only. The primary outcome is change in PTSD symptoms from pre-intervention to post-intervention. The secondary outcome will be change in SUD outcomes (e.g., treatment completion, reduced opioid and other drug use) and change in non-PTSD mental health outcomes (e.g., depression) from pre-intervention to post-intervention.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Maryland Treatment Centers — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Written Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Treatment as Usual (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)
- Maryland Treatment Centers — Baltimore, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (410) 455-5626
Email: rschacht@umbc.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.