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Assessing Inflammatory and Behavioral Pathways Linking PTSD to Increased Asthma Morbidity in WTC Workers
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cognitive Processing Therapy, Psychotherapy, and 2 other interventions for Asthma and PTSD. Completed, enrolled 361 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are the most common conditions in World Trade Center (WTC) rescue and recovery workers. In this study, the study team will evaluate the interplay of biological and behavioral mechanisms explaining the relationship of PTSD with increase asthma morbidity and adapt and pilot test a novel intervention to improve outcomes of WTC workers.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Integrated CPT. CPT is based on a social cognitive theory of PTSD that focuses on how the traumatic event is construed and coped with by a person who is trying to regain a sense of mastery and control in his or her life. The asthma components that will be integrated into the intervention include psychoeducation about asthma, barriers to asthma self-care, asthma medication education, inhaler technique, and asthma self-management behaviors.
The Study Interventionist will conduct generalized supportive psychotherapy with the participants to provide emotional support for both PTSD and general education for asthma.
The manualized 10-session program of asthma self-management
A 10-session program of similar time