Veterans' PTSD study reveals hidden power of emotional awareness
NCT ID NCT02645929
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at why Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) helps people with PTSD. Unlike most PTSD therapies, IPT does not involve re-living traumatic memories. Instead, it focuses on improving relationships and emotional awareness. Researchers measured emotional awareness in 29 veterans to see if it explains how IPT works.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2016
- Finished
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Apr 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
25 US veterans or their family members suffering from DSM-5 PTSD
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Method of Ascertainment: 1. Age 18 and older History 2. Primary diagnosis of DSM-5 PTSD Clinical interview: CAPS-5 3. Significant distress affecting social/ occupational functioning Clinical interview, self-report measures PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, DRRI-2 4. Prior military service (for veteran) or significant relationship with individual with prior military service (for family member) History 5. Able to give consent, fluent in English or Spanish Clinical assessment Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of Axis I psychiatric diagnosis of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder Clinical assessment 2. Unstable or life threatening medical condition Clinical assessment 3. Acute suicide or homicide risk Clinical assessment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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