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Testing an Integrated PTSD and Weight Management Intervention: A Hybrid Type 1 Trial

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllVA Office of Research and Development
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Obesity and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among Veterans. PTSD increases risk for obesity, impacting functioning, health, quality of life, and premature mortality. Use of proven treatments for PTSD and obesity in VA is low. Furthermore, Veterans with PTSD lose less weight than those without PTSD in VA's national weight management program. Based on pilot work, an integrated treatment that combines PTSD and weight management care-using behavioral and pharmacologic approaches-may improve weight and PTSD. Whether it improves these outcomes more than standard VA care is unknown, which is the focus of this study. The study also seeks to understand factors that would interfere with and facilitate implementing the program in VA if it is effective. This Veteran-centered program may be a more efficient and effective treatment for Veterans with PTSD and obesity, addressing both p

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Veteran adult 2. Current PTSD Diagnosis per the revised Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5-R) 3. Obesity: BMI of 30 kg/m2 4. Enrolled in VA Puget Sound primary care to ensure safety and facilitate HARPP's medication component 5. Willing to do intervention or control and assessments Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not fluent in English, severe hearing loss, no phone access 2. Recent MOVE! or CPT participation (2 visits in past 2 months) 3. Had bariatric surgery in past 6 months or plans to receive it in next 12 months 4. At least 1 fill of AOM in the past 90 days 5. Current pregnancy 6. Any history of a bulimia diagnosis and/or meets criteria for bulimia 7. Cannot participate due to a) acute substance use, mental health, or medical exacerbation or b) at least moderate neurologic conditions, e.g., dementia 8. Current weight 600lbs or greater to accommodate study scale restrictions 9. Unable to complete a standing weight and height measurement to accommodate study scale restrictions
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What it tests

  • HARPP
  • control arm for HARPP trial
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Where

1 site
VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
Seattle, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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