FAQs:

Study FAQs:

What is expected of me if I participate in this study?

Participate in all scheduled therapy sessions.
Complete all interviews.
Complete all study questionnaires.
Complete the opinion interview if you are selected for participation.
Ask questions as you think of them.
While participating in this research study, do not take part in any other research project without approval from the investigators.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

What if I still want to see a therapist after I complete the treatment portion of the study?

Veterans wishing to receive continuing mental health care may find it available through their local VA. Your study provider or study staff may be able to help connect you with local services that fit your needs.

You will continue to participate in your SUD treatment during and after the study treatment. Your study participation won’t impact your SUD treatment in any way.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

What if this treatment doesn't feel right for me but I still want to see a therapist?

For Veterans who discontinue study treatment prior to completion, the study team will try to connect you with mental health services available through local VA providers.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

How will I communicate with the team & attend appointments?

Therapy sessions will occur in person or via an approved VA video platform.
Interviews will be conducted via a secure video platform.
You will receive phone calls, e-mails, mailings, and/or text messages from study staff members.
You may receive postcards and other mailings to thank you for your study participation between your scheduled assessments.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

Will my information be protected?

Yes! Your study materials will be labelled only with a random number. Only a few people on the study team know the link between your study number and name. All study materials are kept on secure VA servers or in locked VA offices.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

Will I have to pay or be paid for participating?

What are the costs to me if I take part in this study?

Generally, there are no costs for participating in this study.
If you have insurance copayments for your VA care you may be responsible for those costs for the PTSD therapy appointments.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

Will I receive any payment if I participate in this study?

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

Are there any risks or benefits involved?

What are the potential risks or discomforts that people may experience if they participate in the study?

Some of the topics might be difficult to talk about.
The survey/interview might make you feel uncomfortable.
While the researchers will keep study-related information including audio/video recordings as confidential as possible, complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
Insurance co-payments may be necessary.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

Are there potential benefits to participating?

All eligible Veteran participants will be randomized to a top tier, individual talk therapy known to improve PTSD symptoms.
PTSD treatment may help you meet your SUD treatment goals.
Many Veterans who receive PE report improvements in quality of life and functioning.
Some participants may find participating in the research assessment interesting.
Your participation will help contribute to knowledge that will be used to improve treatment for other Veterans with PTSD and SUD.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

What happens if I want to discontinue participation?

Participation is completely voluntary!
You can decide to no longer participate in this study at any point.
If you decide not to participate you will not lose any services, benefits or rights you would normally have.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

Are there risks to this therapy?

As with any therapy for PTSD, there may be some discomfort when talking about distressing or sensitive topics.

For additional information or if you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact us at 833-880-3600.

Are there additional resources to learning about PTSD and this treatment?

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