Cognitive Therapy for PTSD in Addiction Treatment
Stress DisordersPost Traumatic1 moreThe purpose of this phase of the study is to assess the feasibility of a cognitive behavioral therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in persons receiving outpatient services at an addiction treatment program. The next phase of the study will be a more rigorous investigation of the efficacy of the PTSD therapy within addiction treatment settings.
Quetiapine in Co-Morbid Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Major Depressive DisorderDysthymic Disorder5 moreThis multi-centred study will be conducted at three centres. The design will be a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group one. This investigation will evaluate the efficacy of add-on Quetiapine XR (extended release) treatment for patients who meet diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders and one or more comorbid anxiety disorder.
KIDNET Versus Meditation/Relaxation - a Dissemination RCTT for Children in Sri Lanka Traumatized...
Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderThe purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of KIDNET versus a Meditation/Relaxation protocol in treating traumatized children in Sri Lanka when applied by locally trained teacher counsellors.
Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic PainInterstitial Cystitis3 moreWe will rigorously test whether modulation of the motor cortex by transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic pelvic pain through the following specific aims: A) The primary aim of this study is to determine whether transcranial direct current stimulation applied to the motor cortex in patients with chronic pelvic pain induces a significant decrease in the pain or symptoms as compared with sham tDCS. We will also measure changes in the clinical symptom scores of multiple pelvic organs, drug intake (narcotic), anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, as well as overall improvement in the quality of life to assess the effects of this treatment. B) Determine the duration of the clinical effects of tDCS. We will therefore compare the amelioration of pain and related symptoms between active and sham tDCS for one year following treatment. C) Determine whether tDCS changes the threshold for pain detection as compared with sham tDCS. Patients with chronic pelvic pain have a lower threshold for pain as compared to healthy subjects and we hypothesized that this threshold will increase after stimulation with tDCS. D) Finally, we will examine whether 5 days of tDCS treatment is safe for use in chronic pelvic pain patients. Safety will be assessed through neuropsychological tests and adverse event reporting.
Adolescent Trauma Recovery and Stress Disorders Collaborative Care (ATRSCC) Model Program Trial...
Post-traumatic Stress DisorderAlcohol Abuse1 moreRecent needs assessments suggest that difficulties exist in care coordination between emergency medical services (EMS) systems and primary care for injured adolescents with alcohol problems and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This project will implement, evaluate, and disseminate the adolescent trauma support service model program that aims to enhance coordination between EMS systems and primary care/community services.
Effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Children With Post-Traumatic...
Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderThis study will compare the effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy versus standard care in treating children with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Behavioral Treatments for Acute Stress Disorder In Firefighters
Stress DisordersPost-TraumaticThis study will develop a treatment for firefighters experiencing symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD). Effective treatments may reduce immediate symptoms and prevent the development of more chronic conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Expanding Rural Access: Distance Delivery of Support
Breast CancerStress Disorders2 moreThe major goal of this project is to test the feasibility and acceptability of using videoconferencing to provide support groups led by trained facilitators to rural women with breast cancer in northern California.
Short Course Glucocorticoid Treatment for PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress DisorderThe purpose of this study is to investigate if a 2-wk course of 20mg/day of oral prednisone in addition to standard care will result in reduced PTSD symptoms or symptom severity compared to placebo
Patient-Centered Collaborative Care for Preventing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After Traumatic...
Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderThis study will evaluate the effectiveness of patient-centered collaborative care that combines behavioral therapy and drug therapy as compared to usual care in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in people who have survived a traumatic injury.