Sequenced Treatment Effectiveness for Posttraumatic Stress (STEPS)

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STEPS website

The proposed research will determine whether primary care clinics should offer medications or talk therapy first to treat posttraumatic stress. In addition, for patients who do not respond to the first treatment, the STEPS trial will determine what treatment should be offered next. More information on our info sheet.

Project Period:
June 1, 2020 — December 31, 2025

Accepting Trainees?

Unknown

Funding Type(s):
Federal

Funder(s):
PCORI

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Geographic Area(s):
National

Practice Type(s):
Primary Care

Patient Population(s):
Adults, Low-income, Veterans

Targeted Condition(s):
PTSD

What is Written Exposure Therapy?
In this video geared towards patients curious about Written Exposure Therapy, patients describe their experiences receiving the therapy while Dr. Debra Kaysen describes the therapy itself. Length – 10:33

How Can I Implement Written Exposure Therapy Into My Clinic?
In this video geared towards clinicians and clinical administrators interested in implementing Written Exposure Therapy, Dr. Debra Kaysen describe the therapy and CEO of North Central Texas Community Health Center, Dr. Ellaheh Ebrahim, describes her experience integrating Written Exposure into her clinic. Length – 11:07

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