Integration of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Relapse Prevention for Alcohol Use Disorder and Co-Occurring PTSD: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The PATH (PTSD & Alcohol Use Treatment & Healing) study will compare two forms of talk therapy with individuals who have experienced a traumatic event and drink alcohol. We offer both telehealth and in-person options for all study visits.

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Pay and time

Guaranteed $/hour

$20.74/hr

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Compensation

$560

form of payment not stated

Time

27 hours

Sessions:
15

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Compensation, verbatim

Up to $560 for completing all study components, including a baseline assessment, 12 therapy sessions across 6 weeks, and 3 follow up assessments at 3-, 6-, and 12-months after the therapy phase.

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  • amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown

Duration, verbatim

Baseline assessment (3 hours) 12 treatment sessions (1.5 hours each) 3 follow up visits (2 hours each)
Compensation confidence:
high
Duration confidence:
medium
Currency kind:
unknown
Raffle only:
no

Who can take part

Age:
18 to 70
Condition required:
PTSD with co-occurring alcohol use

Other criteria mentioned in the listing:

  • condition-gated: PTSD with co-occurring alcohol use
  • condition-gated: PTSD or post-traumatic stress symptoms

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Study record

IRB number:
IRB2023-0985DCR
IRB approval:
April 17, 2024
Principal investigator:
PIs: Anka Vujanovic, PhD (Texas A&M University) and Sudie Back, PhD (Medical University of South Carolina)
Coordinator:
Kat Roberts (PATH Study Coordinator)
Recruitment opened:
October 2, 2024
Recruitment ends:
October 2, 2025
Posted:
December 19, 2024
Last modified upstream:
May 20, 2026
Posting length:
12 months
Location:
Bryan-College Station – off-campus, Bryan-College Station – on-campus, Dallas & Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston, Kingsville
Format:
Multiple Visits
Field:
Behavioral Sciences, Brain Sciences, Clinical Trials, Health, Psychology / Cognitive
Topic:
Other

Data snapshot taken August 14, 2026.