This study is looking at ways to help Veterans with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) start recommended treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Prolonged Exposure (PE). Many Veterans don't begin these effective therapies right away. Researchers are comparing two approaches: standard care coordination with a VA mental health treatment coordinator, or a new care coordination intervention. The new intervention involves an initial in-person session and regular, brief contacts between you and a clinician. The main goal is to see if these approaches help more Veterans start recommended PTSD treatment. You may be able to join if you are a Veteran diagnosed with PTSD at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, are at least 18 years old, and can understand study materials. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 40 participants.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 40 participants. It compares two different behavioral interventions for care coordination.

What's involved

The experimental care coordination intervention starts with a 60-minute in-person session and continues with regular, brief contacts between you and a clinician.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcome, initiation of recommended PTSD treatment, is measured through study completion, an average of 1 year.

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