Research Paid Research Study Opportunity: PTSD treatment

[CPT Research Team]

We are conducting a research study at Brigham Young University (BYU) to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-led Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We are studying this with the hope of improving intervention opportunities that are easily accessible, culturally relevant, and safe for people in need of treatment. We seek your assistance in connecting eligible individuals to this research opportunity. Here are some details:
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of a self-led Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) online intervention in reducing PTSD symptoms. CPT is well validated and is a recommended gold standard treatment for PTSD by the American Psychological Association.
What is Expected: Participants will complete a demographic form, PTSD screening (PCL-5), and general life functioning questionnaire. If included, they will participate in a 12-week online self-led therapy program, including brief exercises and short weekly surveys.
Time Commitment: Approximately one hour per week for 12 weeks.
Compensation: Participants who complete all study requirements will receive a $100 Visa e-gift card.
Eligibility Criteria

• 18 years or older
• Currently experiencing PTSD symptoms
• Fluent in English
• Able to commit to the 12-week program

How You Can Help
We request your support in sharing this opportunity with a range of individuals. Participants should start here, at our first survey, which explains the purpose and elements of the study.
Contact and Study Information

• Study Title: Bridging the Gap: Efficacy of a Self-Led Online CPT Intervention for PTSD
• IRB Study Number: IRB2024-420 (this study and all materials have received IRB approval). If you have any questions about the study or your rights as a participant, you may contact the Human Research Protections Program by phone or email:
  • Human Research Protections Program: (801) 422-1461, [email protected]

• Principal Investigator (PI): Melissa Goates-Jones, Ph.D.

If you have any questions about the study, or would like to see IRB documentation, please contact our researchers at:
[email protected]
We appreciate your time and consideration in helping us reach eligible participants for this research.

 

[Friday]

As I do not have a phone (haven’t, since 2012, stalking issue by an ex; NOT the source of my PTSD, combat vet & NGO worker laid the foundation for an exceptionally bad choice in husbands) I don’t pass your first gatekeeper, but I do have to say that was one of the most thoughtful & complete informed consents I’ve ever come across. With incredible resources attached, out the gate, rather than a dangling afterthought halfheartedly provided at the end. EXCEPTIONAL participant caretaking. And two of my undergrad degrees required reading a whole helluva lotta peer reviewed studies. I’ve read several hundred PTSD studies over the years, and I still haven’t broken even with studies -on myriad focus- I read in school. Your first few pages? Put you in the top 3%. I look forward to reading your completed work.

Best of luck to you.

99.4% of dealing with PTSD is in your own time, on your own dime, IME. Sussing out a treatment protocol which actively includes that -granted, anecdotal- fact? Seeeeeerious time/energy/money well spent.

ETA… one of my fave trauma therapists gave me the LDS post-missionary / returning-home questionnaire. I’ve only come across 2 better trauma-history-cliffnotes, and they were personal creations, rather than institutional tools. If you haven’t included that document in your work? You might consider it. It is almost alarmingly thorough.