Augmenting Massed Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to Prevent Suicide Risk Among Patients With PTSD

Part of paid clinical trials in Fort Hood, Texas.

Sponsor
Ohio State University
Study ID
NCT07238192
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide Attempt

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    Regardless of which assignment, participants will receive 10 sessions of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) delivered daily Monday through Friday over two consecutive weeks. In CPT treatment participants will complete symptom checklists and learn a variety of skills to help with symptoms of PTSD.

Study Details

The purpose of this research is to see if Crisis Response Planning (CRP), a brief strategy designed to help people cope effectively with emotional crises, combined with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a talk treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), will reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 28, 2026
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Nov 1, 2027
Completion
Aug 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
190 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Safety Plan (TAU)
    Participants assigned to this arm will receive Safety Planning Treatment as Usual (TAU), a brief, structured intervention commonly used by mental health professionals to help individuals identify warning signs, coping strategies, and sources of support to reduce suicide risk.
  • Experimental: Crisis Response Plan (CRP)
    Participants assigned to this arm will receive Crisis Response Planning (CRP), a structured intervention designed to help individuals identify and manage suicidal thoughts and behaviors through a collaborative, personalized plan. CRP uses a procedural format distinct from standard safety planning.

Primary Outcome Measure

PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) [ Time Frame: From baseline to 12-months follow up ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical CenterFort HoodTexas76544-9800
Emily Ritch
[email protected]
210-450-6450

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