Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of Telehealth Interventions for Post-Trauma Stress
Lead Sponsor:
VA Boston Healthcare System
Collaborating Sponsors:
Samueli Institute for Information Biology
Conditions:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is very prevalent within the veteran population and is associated with decreased quality of life and an increased risk of developing other psychiatric and physical...
Detailed Description
Aim: To evaluate the relative feasibility and healing efficacy of two eight-week telehealth interventions for individuals with combat-related PTSD: (1) Mindfulness and (2) Psychoeducation. Objectives...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- documented United States military service in war or peacekeeping theater
- a current diagnosis of PTSD or partial PTSD
- access to a telephone
Exclusion
- veteran's mental status precludes completion of the assessment procedures (e.g., severe organicity or active psychosis)
- the veteran's regimen of psychiatric medication has not been stable over the past two months (if applicable)
- the veteran has symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of alcohol or drug dependence within the past three months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
33 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00350584
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
April 1 2008
Last Update
July 29 2011
Active Locations (1)
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VA Boston Healthcare System
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130