Exploring Efficacy of Multi-Mode Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-65
SponsorFar Eastern Memorial Hospital

About this trial

This study is a longitudinal, multicenter, single-blind, two-arm randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Multi-Modal Cognitive Processing Therapy (MMCPT) for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving MMCPT or a control group receiving treatment-as-usual (TAU). The intervention follows the standard CPT manual developed by Resick and consists of twelve weekly 90-minute individual sessions. The primary outcomes include PTSD symptom severity assessed by the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) and the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). Secondary outcomes include sleep quality (actigraphy, PSQI), anxiety (STAI), depression (HDRS-17), remission rate, and posttraumatic growth (PTGI). Assessments will occur at baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, and at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month follow-ups.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged between 20 and 65 years

Diagnosed with PTSD according to DSM-5 criteria

Score ≥ 33 on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)

Able to provide informed consent

Disqualifiers

Diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar I disorder

Current substance dependence or abuse within the past 6 months

Severe suicidal ideation or suicide attempt in the past 6 months

Cognitive impairment or neurological disorder affecting participation

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Treatment as Usual (TAU)

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators