Clinical Trial

Mechanisms of Written Exposure Therapy in Residential SUD Treatment

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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a brief treatment for PTSD, works among individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) engaged in residential SUD treatment and how biology may influence treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does WET improve PTSD and substance use outcomes among individuals with SUD+PTSD? * Does WET improve physiological responses and craving to trauma cues? * Do sex hormones influence changes physiological responses and craving during treatment among women? Participants will: * Complete WET or a neutral writing in addition to their residential SUD treatment * Complete two laboratory sessions before and after treatment * Complete follow-up surveys and interviews at 1- and 3-months post-treatment
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07397507
Lead Sponsor Mclean Hospital
Conditions PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Enrollment 108 participants
Start Date 2026-06
Primary Completion 2029-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2030-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-09