New study tests if a gentler therapy can match exposure therapy for PTSD
NCT ID NCT03803332
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study compares two types of talk therapy for PTSD caused by military sexual trauma: exposure therapy and interpersonal therapy. Researchers want to see if interpersonal therapy works just as well as exposure therapy, which could give survivors more options. The trial will enroll 208 English-speaking adults who experienced military sexual trauma and have PTSD.
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Weill Cornell Medicine
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What this could mean
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Active substance
talk therapy (exposure therapy or interpersonal psychotherapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that interpersonal therapy works as well as exposure therapy for PTSD from military sexual trauma, giving survivors more treatment choices.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial (208 people) comparing two established therapies, so it may not find a clear difference. Results may not apply to all PTSD types or non-military trauma.
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