Plain-English translation of NCT05267665 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated ·
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 brief, two-session family support program can help veterans with PTSD get more benefit from their standard treatment and stay engaged in care. The study will compare veterans whose family members receive this special training to those whose family members do not, measuring both symptom improvement and how many people complete their full treatment course.
Many veterans start PTSD treatment but drop out before finishing, and outcomes are sometimes not as good as they could be. Since most veterans say they want their families involved in their care, this trial is testing whether including family members in a structured, brief educational program can boost treatment success and help people stick with it.
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You will continue your regular PTSD treatment (either cognitive processing therapy or prolonged exposure therapy) at a VA site. Your family member will either receive two educational and skills-building sessions or be in a comparison group that does not receive these sessions. Both you and your family member will complete assessments at baseline and then at 6, 12, 18, and 26 weeks to measure your PTSD symptoms and track your progress through treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 29, 2026 · Not medical advice
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