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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent in Veterans, often accompanied by working memory deficits.
  • Standard PTSD treatments are effective but have limitations in engagement and full benefit.
  • Cognitive training, specifically working memory training (WMT), is explored as an alternative for PTSD symptom reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a 16-session WMT program for Veterans with PTSD.
  • To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical efficacy of WMT.
  • To compare two levels of interference control training within the WMT program.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-session working memory training program was administered to Veterans with PTSD.
  • Two interference control training conditions (high and low) were compared.
  • Feasibility, acceptability, and PTSD symptom severity (including re-experiencing symptoms) were assessed.

Main Results:

  • The WMT program was generally feasible and acceptable for Veterans.
  • Intent-to-treat analyses showed similar effects between training groups.
  • Protocol-adherent participants in the high interference group showed greater re-experiencing symptom reduction (Hedges' g = 0.57).
  • Overall PTSD severity significantly decreased across both groups.

Conclusions:

  • Working memory training shows potential as a viable intervention for PTSD in Veterans.
  • WMT may help reduce re-experiencing symptoms, particularly with higher interference control.
  • Further research is needed to validate these findings and explore wider clinical outcomes.