Prison PTSD therapy shows promise in new study

NCT ID NCT05432817

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tested a group therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for incarcerated men and women with PTSD. 117 participants were either given the therapy or placed on a waitlist. The main goal was to see if the therapy reduced PTSD symptoms, with secondary goals of reducing depression and anxiety.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53719, United States

Conditions

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