Advanced Wireless Augmented Reality-Enhanced Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Launched by WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · Dec 13, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new treatment approach for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military personnel using a technology called augmented reality exposure therapy (ARET). The goal is to see if combining ARET with traditional exposure therapy can provide better results for veterans and active-duty service members diagnosed with PTSD. The study will involve 40 adults over the age of 18, who will be divided into two groups: one group will receive both ARET and traditional exposure therapy, while the other group will only receive traditional therapy. Researchers want to find out how these two methods compare in terms of improving mental health and how satisfied participants are with their treatment.

To participate, individuals need to be military personnel aged 18 or older with a current diagnosis of PTSD. However, those with certain conditions, like severe mental health issues or visual impairments that cannot be corrected, will not be eligible. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but if you qualify and choose to participate, you can expect to engage in therapy sessions that use both traditional methods and innovative technology designed to help you confront and process traumatic experiences in a supportive environment.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult male or female over the age of 18 that has served, or is currently serving, in the military.
• • Current diagnosis of PTSD as determined by a Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) clinical interview.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Active psychosis or dementia at screening.
• • Suicidal ideation with clear intent.
• • Concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial for PTSD or depression.
• • Substance use disorders
• • Visual impairments not allowing use of augmented reality. Visual impairments that are corrected with contact lens visual aid are not considered exclusionary as contacts can be worn under the AR headset. For patients with vision impairment that cannot wear contacts, a diopter value no stronger than -2.00 is acceptable.
• • Exclusion criteria are limited to those factors that would negatively impact the validity of the study findings, or place participants at undue risk.