Peer-led Trauma Therapy for Re-entry

Last updated: January 14, 2025
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Post-traumatic Stress Disorders

Treatment

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06019767
2023-1144
SMPH/PSYCHIATRY/PSYCHIATRY
Protocol Version 12/02/24
Protocol Version 8/11/23
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of the research is to learn more about how to treat PTSD for people directly impacted by incarceration (i.e., have spent time in prison or jail). This research will help identify if a PTSD treatment group that is used in community settings, and led by individuals with lived experience, is helpful in reducing PTSD symptoms among people who have been directly impacted by incarceration.

Participants will complete an interview to determine whether they are experiencing PTSD, and if so, will participate in a 6-week therapy group treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • completed a prison or jail sentence

  • no current psychosis symptoms

  • no active self-harm or active suicidal intent

  • able and willing to participate in group therapy

  • meet criteria for PTSD treatment need

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • current and active psychosis

  • current and active self-harm and suicidality

  • no PTSD diagnosis

  • current substance use dependence (not including those used as prescribed for medicalreasons) on alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, inhalants, sedatives or sleeping pills,hallucinogens, or opioids

Study Design

Total Participants: 72
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Cognitive Processing Therapy
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 14, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2025

Study Description

Two community Certified Peer Specialists (CPSs) who have experienced incarceration and re-entry from prison, and who have experienced trauma will be trained on delivering group Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Working with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and community organizations serving formerly incarcerated individuals, researchers will screen individuals for PTSD treatment need, and invite 48 eligible individuals to participate in group CPT co-led by one of the trained CPSs and a trained community therapist or provider.

Eligible participants who are enrolled in the study will be invited to complete a 6-week (12 sessions total) group CPT therapy treatment for PTSD. Participants will also complete pre-, mid-, and post-treatment mental health surveys. Participants will also complete a post-treatment focus group or post-treatment individual interview where they are asked about their experience in the therapy and to provide feedback on the study as a whole.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin 53705
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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