Plain-English translation of NCT05327504 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 Written Exposure Therapy (WET)—a treatment where you write about traumatic experiences you've lived through—to see if it helps veterans who are dealing with both addiction and PTSD. You would receive WET alongside your regular addiction treatment at the VA. The study wants to know if writing about trauma in this structured way can reduce both PTSD symptoms and substance use problems.
Many veterans struggle with both addiction and PTSD at the same time, and treating just one condition often isn't enough. This therapy aims to fill that gap by offering a brief, practical way to address trauma while you're already getting help for addiction.
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You would attend five 45-minute writing sessions with a study therapist over a few weeks. At each session, you'll either write about a traumatic experience from your life (if you're in the active treatment group) or write about a neutral topic (if you're in the comparison group). You'll also complete questionnaires about your symptoms and mood at each visit and at follow-up appointments at 8 and 12 weeks. Your regular addiction treatment continues throughout.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
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