Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Mindfulness on PTSD
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Conditions:
Mindfulness
Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-64 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this randomized control trial is to examine the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on women with posttraumatic stress disorder related to intimate partner vi...
Detailed Description
Posttraumatic stress disorder is a prevalent, chronic, and debilitating disorder characterized by a reduced capacity to adapt to stressors, marked by poor regulation in the following domains: emotion,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- English-speaking
- Women
- 18-64 years of age
- Victim of IPV
- Meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD
- No or stable use of medications (including, for example, beta blockers).
Exclusion
- There is suspicion or evidence of dementia or cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score \< 24) or inability to provide informed consent
- They have ever been a perpetrator of IPV
- History of schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder; current suicidality with either plan, intent, or a suicide attempt in the past 6 months
- Active substance dependence or in remission \< 3 months
- Cardiovascular conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure, pacemaker, prior myocardial infarction)
- The age range was chosen to reduce heterogeneity in this pilot study, as aging is associated with changes in emotion regulation, attention, and PNS tone.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03484390
Start Date
August 15 2016
End Date
May 31 2018
Last Update
July 2 2018
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Monroe County Family Court
Rochester, New York, United States, 14614