Status:
COMPLETED
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs. Yoga for Treating Symptoms of PTSD
Lead Sponsor:
University of South Florida
Conditions:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
MALE
18-44 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disabling anxiety disorder that may occur after witnessing a traumatic event, and that evokes a combination of intrusion and avoidance symptoms, negative alt...
Detailed Description
The design is a three arm randomized controlled pilot trial comparing the effects of a 10-week BJJ program (n=10) and a 10-week hatha yoga program (n=10) vs. a 5-week waitlist control regimen (n=5). S...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male U.S. service member or veteran
- Current evidence of significant symptoms of PTSD, indicative of probable diagnosis of PTSD, as determined from the 20-item PCL-5, and positive screen on the PTSD subscale of the Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire (PDSQ)
- Denial of suicidal/homicidal ideation or intent, and no evidence of psychotic behavior or being in psychological crisis
- Ability to read and speak English
- between 18 - 44 years of age or older
Exclusion
- Previous enrollment (past 6 months) in JJ regimen or Yoga regimen consistent with the regimens to be provided as the study interventions
- Major psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar disorder) uncontrolled and likely to interfere with treatment delivery (as determined by clinician assessment)
- Current substance abuse dependence (alcohol and/or drug) treatment anticipated to interfere with treatment delivery (i.e. exhibiting significant withdrawal symptoms or inability to refrain from substance dependence immediately prior to intervention sessions).
- Brain injury prohibiting speech, writing, and purposeful actions or screen positive for traumatic brain injury (history of concussion is acceptable).
- Cognitive impairment that prohibits informed consent and/or compliance to the study protocol.
- Contraindication to significant physical activity with BJJ or Yoga.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 30 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06497400
Start Date
July 30 2017
End Date
August 31 2024
Last Update
March 28 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of South Florida/Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair/department of Neurosurgery
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33613-4706