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Present-Centered Therapy (PCT) is a recognized form of psychotherapy specifically designed and studied for the treatment of PTSD, as evidenced by its role as a comparator in clinical trials {fact:2, fact:5, fact:6} and its demonstrated efficacy in reducing PTSD symptom severity {fact:3, fact:4}.
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Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety-Related Disorders link.springer.com 7 facts
claimPresent-centered therapy (PCT) is a form of non-directive psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that was originally designed as a placebo treatment.
claimPresent-centered therapy (PCT) has been shown to be effective in improving posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
referenceFoa EB, McLean CP, Zang Y, Rosenfield D, Yadin E, Yarvis JS, et al. conducted a randomized clinical trial comparing the effect of prolonged exposure therapy delivered over 2 weeks versus 8 weeks versus present-centered therapy on PTSD symptom severity in military personnel, published in JAMA in 2018.
claimPresent-centred therapy (PCT) has been effective in reducing PTSD severity compared to waitlist (WL) conditions.
measurementIn a randomized controlled pilot trial, combat veterans with PTSD assigned to the social rhythm-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBSRT) group experienced significant reductions in the frequency of nightmares compared to those assigned to present-centered therapy (PCT), though there was no significant difference in overall PTSD symptoms.
referenceA 2019 meta-analysis by Belsher et al. compared present-centered therapy (PCT) with trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TCBT) and other control conditions for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults.
claimIn studies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for PTSD, there were no significant group differences found between Present-Centered Therapy (PCT) and other psychological placebos, nor between military and non-military participants.