A Window Into the Evolution of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Foa and colleagues present findings from an important DoD-funded clinical trial of prolonged exposure therapy. This exceptional trial that enrolled 366 active duty service members with PTSD was designed to answer 2 key questions. Here, Hoge concludes that, the study by Foa et al offers a window into the evolution of trauma-focused psychotherapies, points to the essential ingredients of effective treatment, and focuses attention on the need to vastly extend the therapeutic horizons.