Am J Psychiatry April 2019 PMID 30336702

Doubly Randomized Preference Trial of Prolonged Exposure Versus Sertraline for Treatment of PTSD.

Lori A Zoellner, Peter P Roy-Byrne, Matig Mavissakalian, Norah C Feeny

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The discussions reflect strong support for the idea that giving patients choice in PTSD treatment leads to better adherence and results, with comments such as 'patients get the treatment they prefer' and 'improves outcomes.' The tone is optimistic and highlights the potential for this research to influence future clinical practices, demonstrating moderate engagement and perceived impact.

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Most discussions highlight support for the findings that patient preference improves treatment outcomes, indicating general agreement.

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The topic appears highly relevant and engaging, as multiple posts emphasize the significance of personalized treatment in PTSD therapy.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts quote the research directly and mention specific effects, the overall depth of discussion remains moderate.

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The posts suggest the research could influence treatment approaches and policy, but no indication of immediate widespread change is present.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy and sertraline medication for treating PTSD, focusing on how patient treatment preferences impact outcomes.
  • Both treatments showed long-term benefits, but prolonged exposure was more effective in helping patients lose their PTSD diagnosis and adhere to treatment when patients received their preferred option.
  • Allowing patients to choose their treatment improved adherence and overall outcomes, highlighting the importance of considering patient preferences in PTSD treatment strategies.]

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Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP
@craigjbryan · X

@jonathanstea @tmarshallmph @somedocs Here’s a cleverly designed RCT showing that outcomes are better when patients receive the treatment they prefer, whether meds or therapy. https://t.co/UMdQrBgne0

Jun 12, 2019 · 3 likes · 3,425 followers View post →
CWRUpsychsciences
@CWRUpsychsci · X

Read Dr. Norah Feeny's, co-authored article "Doubly Randomized PTSD Preference Trial of Prolonged Exposure Versus Sertraline," published in the American Journal of Psychiatry! -@CWRUpsychsci https://t.co/lFTDlz2W1W @cwru @CWRUpsychsci https://t.co/6Nov1b595b

Apr 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 322 followers View post →
Ilona Autti-Rämö
@IlonaAutti · X

Alkaako uusi #tutkimusasetelma'kulttuuri? Potilaan oma preferenssi vaikuttaa lopputulokseen ja parantaa sitoutumista. Esimerkkinä #PTSD https://t.co/lS4pMY5qjs

May 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,982 followers View post →
Dr Ruth Ann Harpur
@drruthannharpur · X

@LLocock @jimgthornton @GillMoncrieff @Stroppybrunette @yvkoff @TomPettinger @SaraDonetto @KatsuyamaSarah @BerksMaternity @millihill @ProsserSnelling @LindAlliance @elizabethduff2 @DrSMcMullen @Marianfknight @MaryNewburn1 Just for fun - recent paper from a clinical field I’m more familiar with - patient preference predicted treatment response https://t.co/q9sUNCFBbP These are important issues to consider but they don’t, imo, mean trials should not be done.

Feb 11, 2019 · 1 like · 8,000 followers View post →
Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP
@craigjbryan · X

@TedBonar @JonathanShedler @CarmenMcLeanPhD @PatriciaResick @sheila_rauch And here is my new fave study, which shows that trauma therapy (and meds) work better when patients get the treatment they prefer: https://t.co/UMdQrBxY5y /13

Jan 15, 2020 · 1 like · 3,425 followers View post →
PTK Hessen
@PTK_Hessen · X

@sternentheater @spektrum_de @ABSG_DE @depr_liga Hier der Link zum @AmJPsychiatry: https://t.co/8StANWR0Yg

Feb 14, 2019 · 1 like · 1,636 followers View post →

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Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP
@craigjbryan · X

@TedBonar @JonathanShedler @CarmenMcLeanPhD @PatriciaResick @sheila_rauch And here is my new fave study, which shows that trauma therapy (and meds) work better when patients get the treatment they prefer: https://t.co/UMdQrBxY5y /13

Jan 15, 2020 · 1 like · 3,425 followers View post →
Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP
@craigjbryan · X

@jonathanstea @tmarshallmph @somedocs Here’s a cleverly designed RCT showing that outcomes are better when patients receive the treatment they prefer, whether meds or therapy. https://t.co/UMdQrBgne0

Jun 12, 2019 · 3 likes · 3,425 followers View post →
Ilona Autti-Rämö
@IlonaAutti · X

Alkaako uusi #tutkimusasetelma'kulttuuri? Potilaan oma preferenssi vaikuttaa lopputulokseen ja parantaa sitoutumista. Esimerkkinä #PTSD https://t.co/lS4pMY5qjs

May 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,982 followers View post →
CWRUpsychsciences
@CWRUpsychsci · X

Read Dr. Norah Feeny's, co-authored article "Doubly Randomized PTSD Preference Trial of Prolonged Exposure Versus Sertraline," published in the American Journal of Psychiatry! -@CWRUpsychsci https://t.co/lFTDlz2W1W @cwru @CWRUpsychsci https://t.co/6Nov1b595b

Apr 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 322 followers View post →
Family Extensions Counselling
@FamilyExConsult · X

Doubly Randomized Preference Trial of Prolonged Exposure Versus Sertraline for Treatment of PTSD | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/7OSGLrcdEY

Apr 8, 2019 · 41 followers View post →
Family Extensions Counselling
@FamilyExConsult · X

Doubly Randomized Preference Trial of Prolonged Exposure Versus Sertraline for Treatment of PTSD | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/j6pRQaqeO3

Apr 8, 2019 · 41 followers View post →
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@psychopharmacol · X

Patients with PTSD preferred prolonged exposure over sertraline (NNTB=4.5). However, both interventions showed large gains that were maintained over 24 months and no differential effect was observed on interviewer-rated PTSD severity https://t.co/Qy32jtqhN7

Apr 5, 2019 · 1 like · 569 followers View post →
BetaGov
@BetaInnovation · X

Client choice may affect outcome. Want to test choice vs. no choice on client outcomes? https://t.co/GulOCUPWrp

Mar 14, 2019 · 432 followers View post →
PTK Hessen
@PTK_Hessen · X

@sternentheater @spektrum_de @ABSG_DE @depr_liga Hier der Link zum @AmJPsychiatry: https://t.co/8StANWR0Yg

Feb 14, 2019 · 1 like · 1,636 followers View post →
Dr Ruth Ann Harpur
@drruthannharpur · X

@LLocock @jimgthornton @GillMoncrieff @Stroppybrunette @yvkoff @TomPettinger @SaraDonetto @KatsuyamaSarah @BerksMaternity @millihill @ProsserSnelling @LindAlliance @elizabethduff2 @DrSMcMullen @Marianfknight @MaryNewburn1 Just for fun - recent paper from a clinical field I’m more familiar with - patient preference predicted treatment response https://t.co/q9sUNCFBbP These are important issues to consider but they don’t, imo, mean trials should not be done.

Feb 11, 2019 · 1 like · 8,000 followers View post →
Henderson
@aPatientMD · X

Doubly Randomized Preference Trial of Prolonged Exposure Versus Sertraline for Treatment of PTSD | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/6beaTXjEp8 Demonstrates that giving patients their preferred evidence based treatment improves adherence and outcomes

Dec 31, 2018 · 14 followers View post →
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