Can faster PTSD therapy keep veterans in treatment?
NCT ID NCT06335589
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving PTSD therapy several times a week (massed) helps veterans stay in treatment better than once-a-week sessions. Thirty veterans with PTSD were randomly assigned to either massed or weekly therapy. Researchers measured how many completed treatment and how satisfied they were.
What this could mean
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Active substance
massed or weekly evidence-based psychotherapy (CPT or PE)
What this could lead to
If massed therapy works better, it could help more veterans finish PTSD treatment and get better faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 30 veterans, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests feasibility, not effectiveness.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States