Plain-English translation of NCT05812131 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing a new way to train mental health providers to deliver a therapy called COPE (Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure). The study compares learning this evidence-based treatment through an online web-based program versus traditional in-person training. COPE has been shown to help veterans with both trauma and substance use issues by treating both conditions together in an integrated way.
Many veterans suffer from both PTSD and substance use disorders at the same time, and COPE has been proven to help them. However, very few therapists are trained to deliver this treatment, and traditional in-person training workshops are expensive and hard to access — especially for providers in rural areas. This study aims to make training more accessible by developing an online platform so more therapists can learn and offer this effective treatment.
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If you are chosen for this study, you will be randomly assigned to either the online training or the in-person training group. Both groups will learn the same COPE therapy techniques, but through different formats. After completing your training, you will take a standardized skills assessment to show what you have learned. The study involves 248 healthcare providers across the VA system who want to improve their ability to help veterans with trauma and substance use issues.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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