Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Sharonda Felton, MME, PA-C
Abstract
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a devastating disease that has high morbidity and mortality. Despite therapy, almost half of patients with PTSD will have chronic and devastating symptoms. The novel agent methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) has shown promise in phase 3 clinical trials; and, investigation into other therapies is warranted given our current treatment resistance. The objective of the research is to compare the use of MDMA assisted psychotherapy to psychotherapy alone.
Recommended Citation
Hasircoglu, Julia, "Comparison of Psychotherapy to MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Patients with PTSD" (2022). Capstone Showcase. 93.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2022/pa/93
Comparison of Psychotherapy to MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Patients with PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a devastating disease that has high morbidity and mortality. Despite therapy, almost half of patients with PTSD will have chronic and devastating symptoms. The novel agent methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) has shown promise in phase 3 clinical trials; and, investigation into other therapies is warranted given our current treatment resistance. The objective of the research is to compare the use of MDMA assisted psychotherapy to psychotherapy alone.