Plain-English translation of NCT04959695 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a mobile application called PE Coach can improve outcomes when added to prolonged exposure therapy, which is a proven talk therapy for PTSD. Prolonged exposure helps people process traumatic memories and gradually face situations they've been avoiding. The study will compare veterans who receive standard therapy alone with those who also use the PE Coach app to help them complete homework and stay on track between sessions.
Many veterans with PTSD drop out of therapy or don't see the improvement they need, even after completing treatment. Memory and organization problems that often come with PTSD can make it harder to do the daily homework that's essential for recovery. This trial will find out whether the mobile app can provide the extra support veterans need to finish therapy and feel better.
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You will attend individual therapy sessions focused on trauma processing and facing avoided situations, which is the standard treatment. Half of participants will also receive the PE Coach mobile app to help organize homework and send reminders between sessions. You'll work with your therapist to practice the skills at home through daily exercises. The study lasts for the duration of your therapy, which typically involves multiple sessions over several weeks.
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