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.


Project Period:
June 1, 2020 December 31, 2025

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