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Is Mdma-Assisted Psychotherapy An Effective Treatment For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd)?, Joey Rudd
Is Mdma-Assisted Psychotherapy An Effective Treatment For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd)?, Joey Rudd
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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is an effective treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Study Design: Systematic review of three published, randomized controlled trials (double-blind, placebo-controlled) between 2008-2013.
Data Sources: All articles used were published in English, in peer-reviewed journals, and found using PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Review databases.
Outcomes Measured: The primary outcome measure in all three studies was the severity of PTSD symptoms. The primary outcome measure was assessed using the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) and the Severity of Symptoms Scale for PTSD (SSSPTSD). …