At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 37 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Paroxetine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Paroxetine 50 milligramsfrom record
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Combination Treatment for PTSD After the WTC Attack
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Paroxetine and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Completed, enrolled 37 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates efficacy of combined prolonged exposure (PE) and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) paroxetine in the treatment of survivors of the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPosttraumatic Stress Disorder
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartMar 2004
Primary CompletionFeb 2010
First PostedMay 2010
TodayJul 2026
First PostedMay 25, 2010
Enrollment StartMar 1, 2004
Primary CompletionFeb 1, 2010
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.9 yearsPosted 16.1 years ago
Interventions
Paroxetinedrug
Paroxetine (controlled release) 12.5-50 milligrams (mg) daily for 22 weeks
Prolonged Exposure Therapybehavioral
Weekly for 10 weeks