Resick CPT
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Rape-Related PTSD
Patient / Population Intervention / Exposure Comparison Outcome
In 171 rape survivors with chronic PTSD, cognitive processing therapy achieved the same loss of PTSD diagnosis as prolonged exposure, with both superior to a minimal-attention waitlist.
N
171
Design
RCT, USA
Endpoint
PTSD diagnosis post-treatment
Relevance
1
ResultBoth CPT and PE far superior to WL; ~80% of CPT patients lost their PTSD diagnosis.
Resick PA, et al. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2002;70(4):867-879. 10.1037/0022-006X.70.4.867
Discussion & critique
Co-equal first-line with PE; CPT's cognitive emphasis suits patients who decline imaginal exposure.