Plain-English translation of NCT06953687 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 giving military service members a real choice in their PTSD treatment—and listening to their preferences—helps them stick with therapy and feel better. The study offers three well-established therapy types (Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy), each available in two schedules (daily or weekly), so you can pick what fits your life best.
Many service members start PTSD treatment but don't finish it, and researchers want to know if letting patients have a say in which therapy they receive—rather than just assigning them one—helps more people complete treatment and recover.
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You'll first have a conversation with a clinician about the three therapy options and what schedule works best for you. Then you'll receive the therapy you chose—either daily sessions Monday through Friday or once a week—for up to 24 sessions. Throughout the study, clinicians will track your PTSD symptoms and ask you questions about your experience to see whether having a choice in your treatment helped you stick with it and feel better.
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United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Collaborators
United States Department of Defense
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
May 2025
Primary completion
September 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Vanessa Jacoby, PhD
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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