Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing Effects of a Holistic Yoga Program and a Wellness Program on PTSD Symptoms
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions:
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Given the limited effectiveness of current treatments and the burden PTSD places on Veterans, civilians and clinicians, this research aims to compare the effects of a standardized, traditional, holist...
Detailed Description
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder constitutes a substantial proportion of the burden of illness among Veterans. However, current PTSD treatments are not effective for all, and a significant number remain ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Veterans and civilians will be eligible for inclusion if
- they are age 18 or older,
- have a Clinician Administered PTSD Scale-confirmed PTSD diagnosis,
- and access to a working telephone for ease of contact during the course of the study.
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria will include:
- severe medical conditions in which yoga is contraindicated;
- active psychosis;
- active suicidal intent;
- moderate to severe cognitive impairment as determined by the short Mini-Mental State Examination, a six-item screener (MMSE);
- involvement in ongoing yoga classes and/or regular home practice of yoga in the previous 3 months;
- and receiving ongoing medical or psychological treatment that includes more than one hour weekly of relaxation and mind-body based stress reduction strategies (related directly to meditation and yoga).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 3 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 9 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
212 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02234622
Start Date
August 3 2015
End Date
August 9 2018
Last Update
March 17 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202-2884