ABOUT the hope study
The HOPE Study is a ​DOD-sponsored research study examining ​the efficacy of a 60-minute session of Prolonged Exposure therapy when compared to the standard 90-minute session length.
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This study provides free weekly Prolonged Exposure therapy and assessments to active duty service members with a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). All participation in this study is confidential and voluntary.
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Participation is initiated by a phone screening, followed by an in-person assessment to evaluate each participant's suitability for this study. Following the initial assessment, participants can expect to have 8-15 individual therapy sessions. Completing therapy is followed by a post-treatment assessment and follow-up assessments 3 and 6 months after treatment.
who is eligible?
This study is open to active duty service members between the ages of 18 and 65 who are currently experiencing PTSD symptoms.
Possible symptoms of PTSD include, but are not limited to:
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Sleep disturbances
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Flashbacks
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Irritability & Anger
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Feeling on-edge
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Intrusive memories
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Poor concentration
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Nightmares
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Feeling distant from others
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Nightmares
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Difficulty concentrating
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Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed
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If you are experiencing some of the listed symptoms, reach out to us today to find out more about how we can help you improve your quality of life.
Prolonged Exposure is a very effective one-on-one treatment option that has been shown through numerous research studies to help patients reduce the severity and frequency of their PTSD symptoms. Prolonged Exposure is an effective treatment option for all types of trauma resulting in PTSD symptoms, including but not limited to combat experiences. Prolonged Exposure is considered by many in the field to be the 'gold standard' for PTSD treatment with lasting results.
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Prolonged Exposure is a type of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy that combines traditional talk-therapy with activities to address a specific problem. The goal of Prolonged Exposure is to reduce negative emotional reactivity, avoidance, and intrusions connected to past traumas to improve the patient's quality of life.