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An Interrupted Time-Series Pilot Trial of LGBTQ-Affirming Cognitive Processing Therapy for Interpersonal and Developmental Trauma

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests a type of talk therapy that supports LGBTQ+ adults with stress from trauma caused by other people or during childhood. It requires weekly, in-person visits at the UAB campus in Birmingham, Alabama.

The researchers are testing a single-group cognitive-behavioral intervention for treating traumatic stress related to interpersonal and developmental trauma in LGBTQ adults. This study requires in-person participation weekly at the UAB campus in Birmingham, AL.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Identify as LGBTQ+.
  • Be 18 or older.
  • Have a score of 30 or higher on the PCL-5 survey of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms, or a confirmed PTSD diagnosis from a CAPS interview.
  • Have a documented history of trauma, such as childhood abuse, sexual assault, or violence by a partner.
  • Speak English.

Who can't join

  • In the past 12 months, have had psychosis (loss of touch with reality) or mania (extremely high energy or mood) not caused by substance use.
  • Have hurt yourself without trying to die in the 3 months before screening.
  • Have attempted suicide in the 12 months before screening.
  • Have used illegal drugs in the 7 days before screening.
  • Currently have anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, which are eating disorders.
  • Have had an active plan for suicide in the month before screening.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * LGBTQ+-identifying * PCL-5 score ≥ 30 (clinically significant PTSD symptoms) OR verifiable PTSD diagnosis based on CAPS interview * 18 years or older * Documented interpersonal or developmental trauma (e.g., a history of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; sexual assault; or intimate partner violence) * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Prior 12-month history of non substance-induced psychosis or mania * Non-suicidal self-injury within three months prior to screening * Suicide attempt within 12 months prior to screening * Illicit substance use within 7 days prior to screening * Active diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa * Active plan for suicide within one month prior to screening

Study sites (1)

AL