Status:

COMPLETED

Clinical Study About the Effects of Scuba Diving on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Lead Sponsor:

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Conditions:

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a set of symptoms that can be developed as a result of exposure to a traumatic event or events that can range in prevalence from 25% to 75%. While therapeutic ...

Detailed Description

A group will be composed of patients (n=12) who will complete a Scuba Diving Discovery Course (GP+ Diving Group). This course, lasting 2 weeks, will consist of a daily dive, 5 days per week, for a tot...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult patients
  • Patients who understand and read French
  • Patients who have signed the informed consent form
  • Patients who have never practiced scuba diving
  • Patients medically fit for scuba diving
  • Patients with the DSM-5 criteria for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • PCL-S score strictly greater than 44
  • CGI greater than or equal to 4
  • Chronicity (duration greater than 3 months)

Exclusion

  • Women of reproductive age without contraception
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Patients under guardianship or curatorship and detainees of justice
  • Patients who previously practised scuba diving or hold a diving certificate
  • Patients whose medical condition medically contraindicated the practice of scuba diving,
  • Patients having a water phobia, bipolar or psychotic disorder
  • Patients with a severe and proven suicidal risk (MINI-S and medical examination)
  • Patients treated for less than 2 months with antidepressants;
  • Patients treated for less than 2 months with specific psychotherapy (Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, EMDR)
  • Patients with response to treatment (50% decrease in symptoms)
  • Contraindications to the practice of virtual reality.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 7 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 20 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04343924

Start Date

February 7 2023

End Date

October 20 2023

Last Update

January 12 2024

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CHU de Nice

Nice, France, 06000