Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment for Victims of Partner Violence
Primary Purpose
PTSD, Substance Use Disorders
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Integrated psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use
12-step based supportive therapy
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for PTSD focused on measuring PTSD, substance use disorders, psychotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- female victims of partner violence
- at least one month out of the abusive relationship
- meet DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) criteria for PTSD and an alcohol use disorder
- literate in English
- have not changed psychotropic medications or dosages within the past two months and agree not to during the active phase (first 12 weeks) of the intervention
- have an identified primary care physician
Exclusion Criteria:
- moderate or severe cognitive impairment as measured by a Mini-Mental State Examination score less than or equal to 18
- Histories of psychosis or mania may be excluded because the presence of these disorders is thought to impede progress in psychotherapy
Sites / Locations
- UCSD Outpatient Psychiatry
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm Label
1
2
Arm Description
Present focused, integrated psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use disorders
Supportive therapy using 12-step model
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
CAPS for PTSD symptoms and ASI for substance use
Secondary Outcome Measures
Timeline Follow-back procedure, Beck Depression Inventory
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00607412
First Posted
December 26, 2007
Last Updated
May 10, 2011
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00607412
Brief Title
Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment for Victims of Partner Violence
Official Title
AUDs and PTSD Treatment for Victims of Partner Violence
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
June 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2011 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2011 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate a psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use disorders among women who have experienced domestic violence. The hypothesis is that women who receive present-focused, integrated treatment will have greater PTSD symptom reduction and have less substance use after treatment than women in the control condition who will receive supportive therapy based on a 12-step approach.
Detailed Description
The goal of this study is to evaluate an integrated psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use disorders among female victims of intimate partner violence. The hypothesis is that women who receive present-focused, integrated treatment will have greater PTSD symptom reduction and have less substance use post-treatment than women in the control condition who will receive supportive therapy based on a 12-step approach.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
PTSD, Substance Use Disorders
Keywords
PTSD, substance use disorders, psychotherapy
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
50 (Anticipated)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Present focused, integrated psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use disorders
Arm Title
2
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Supportive therapy using 12-step model
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Integrated psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use
Intervention Description
integrated, present focused psychotherapy for PTSD and substance use disorders tailored to women who have experienced intimate partner violence
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
12-step based supportive therapy
Intervention Description
supportive psychotherapy based on 12-step model
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
CAPS for PTSD symptoms and ASI for substance use
Time Frame
pre, mid treatment, post, 3-month follow-up, 6-month follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Timeline Follow-back procedure, Beck Depression Inventory
Time Frame
same as primary
10. Eligibility
Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
female victims of partner violence
at least one month out of the abusive relationship
meet DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) criteria for PTSD and an alcohol use disorder
literate in English
have not changed psychotropic medications or dosages within the past two months and agree not to during the active phase (first 12 weeks) of the intervention
have an identified primary care physician
Exclusion Criteria:
moderate or severe cognitive impairment as measured by a Mini-Mental State Examination score less than or equal to 18
Histories of psychosis or mania may be excluded because the presence of these disorders is thought to impede progress in psychotherapy
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sonya Norman
Organizational Affiliation
UCSD
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
UCSD Outpatient Psychiatry
City
San Diego
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92103
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
32608505
Citation
Hameed M, O'Doherty L, Gilchrist G, Tirado-Munoz J, Taft A, Chondros P, Feder G, Tan M, Hegarty K. Psychological therapies for women who experience intimate partner violence. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Jul 1;7(7):CD013017. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013017.pub2.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
26515712
Citation
Myers US, Browne KC, Norman SB. Treatment Engagement: Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Treatment for PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder. J Dual Diagn. 2015;11(3-4):238-47. doi: 10.1080/15504263.2015.1113762.
Results Reference
derived
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