Status:

COMPLETED

Neural Mechanisms of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Lead Sponsor:

Ohio State University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

University of Michigan

Conditions:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-72 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will examine the effects of psychotherapy as treatment for PTSD, and specifically how brain activity and brain connectivity is affected by Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and an ...

Detailed Description

This research will see how brain activity and brain connectivity is affected by Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and an active comparison therapy called Muscle Relaxation Therapy (MRT). Part...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) criteria for PTSD (with or without Major Depressive Disorder) or subsyndromal PTSD (has qualifying trauma, has intrusive and avoidant symptoms, and at least one negativity and one arousal symptom, and significant impairment); type of trauma shall be interpersonal violence, combat, and/or sexual assault, etc.

Exclusion

  • Dissociative PTSD
  • Delayed-onset PTSD
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contraindications (e.g. metal in body, inability to be in the scanner - claustrophobia, severe back pain, etc.)
  • Serious medical or neurologic conditions (e.g. stroke, seizures)
  • Suicide risk
  • Psychosis
  • Life history of schizophrenia
  • Life history of bipolar disorder
  • Current substance dependence
  • Other factors that preclude safe and meaningful participation in the study, at discretion of the PI and study team

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 29 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

89 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03874793

Start Date

July 29 2019

End Date

March 1 2024

Last Update

March 5 2024

Active Locations (2)

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109

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Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210