Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of an Alternative Treatment for Military Sexual Trauma on PTSD Symptoms, Neurosteroids and Brain Function
Lead Sponsor:
Samueli Institute for Information Biology
Collaborating Sponsors:
Duke University
Durham VA Medical Center
Conditions:
Stress Disorders
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Our specific aims are: 1. To examine the efficacy of GIFT in improving MST-related clinical outcomes in women veterans 2. To examine the effects of GIFT on fronto-limbic brain function and 3. To exam...
Detailed Description
Guided imagery is a complementary and alternative treatment (CAM) modality. This directed meditation technique uses healing imagery to promote recovery in a variety of illnesses, including cancer, hea...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18-65
- Status as a woman veteran
- Receives care at the Durham VAMC
- History of MST
- DSM-IV diagnosis of PTSD, confirmed by CAPS interview
- Able to participate in a research interview in English
- Regular telephone access
Exclusion
- Current diagnosis of organic or psychotic mental disorder
- Suicidality or parasuicidality
- Ongoing family violence
- Alcohol or drug dependence within previous 3 months
- Enrolled in cognitive-behavioral/exposure-based therapy during study period.
- Supportive therapy and psychiatric medications (if stabilized at least 3 months prior to enrollment) are acceptable.
- An uncontrolled medical condition
- Exclusion Criteria for the fMRI only:
- Foreign metallic objects or implanted devices in the body incompatible with MRI
- Positive pregnancy test as determined by serum ß-HCG level
- Claustrophobia
- CNS neoplasms or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Chorea, demyelinating diseases, seizures, hydrocephalus, etc.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00374738
Start Date
November 1 2006
End Date
September 1 2008
Last Update
May 12 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Women Veterans' Comprehensive Health Center (WVCHC) @ Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DVAMC)
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705