Shorter PTSD therapy shows promise for veterans who drop out early

NCT ID NCT05220137

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a shorter version of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Veterans with PTSD. Many Veterans drop out of the standard 12-session therapy, missing the most helpful parts. The goal was to find which therapy components work best and deliver them in fewer sessions to improve completion and reduce symptoms. 271 Veterans took part, and the study measured changes in PTSD severity using interviews and self-reports.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC

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Locations

Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45220-2213, United States
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-2303, United States
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States