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SAFE STEPS -Combined Treatment of Alcohol Dependent
Women with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
| Principal Investigator: | Denise Hien, PhD | |
| Co-principal Investigator: | Frances Levin, MD | |
| Co-investigators: | Lisa Cohen, PhD Allen Zweben, PhD Stephen Donovan, MD |
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| Time frame of study: | Ongoing | |
| Time frame of participation: | 3 months | |
| Number of participants needed: | Open | |
| Location of Study: | St. Luke’s Hospital Behavioral Science Research Unit 1111 Amsterdam Avenue, 11th Floor (Corner of 114th St. & Amsterdam Avenue) New York, NY 10025 |
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| Contact: | (212) 636-1611 |
Summary:
The goal of this study is to contribute to the development
of effective treatments for women with co-morbid alcohol dependence and
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This research study offers women
with comorbid alcohol dependence and PTSD a combination of medication
and 12 weeks of individual one-hour psychotherapy sessions with trained
clinicians. In addition, women will have weekly appointments with a psychiatrist
during study participation.
The treatment provided is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
Criteria for Participation:
-Female
-Ages 18-65
-Current Alcohol Dependence
-Current PTSD
-Not pregnant
Benefits:
The FREE treatment provided includes:
12 weeks of individual one-hour psychotherapy sessions with a trained clinician. We are evaluating two behavioral treatments: Seeking Safety, a treatment that focuses on substance abuse and trauma related issues and Twelve-Step Facilitation, a treatment that focuses on alcohol and substance abuse using the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
We are also evaluating the use of Sertraline (trade name: Zoloft), an antidepressant medication.
Participants can receive up to $165 during the course
of the study.