Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
PTSD Coach Online
Enhanced Treatment as Usual
Sponsors
Stellenbosch University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Between the ages of 18 and 65 years Able to provide written informed consent Comfortable with laymen English Could attend weekly sessions at the university campus during office hours. Current diagnosis of PTSD, as indicated by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview 7.0 (M.I.N.I 7.0) Moderate to severe PTSD symptom severity as evident on the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) If on psychotropic medications - stable dose for at least two months pre-study enrolment if able to maintain a stable dose until post-pilot study procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants with DSM-5 current substance use disorder (past 6 months), as assessed by the M.I.N.I. Considered at high risk for suicide (as determined on the MINI) Presence of an organic disorder or cognitive impairment that will compromise uptake of the intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The feasibility, acceptability and utility of PTSD Coach Online in our setting. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in PTSD symptom severity by means of the CAPS-5 | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactErine Brocker
Clinical Psychologist researcher and PhD Candidate
Outcome results
None listed