nderstanding the impact of multisensory immersive experiences on the heart rate variability and cognitive functioning in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Post-traumatic stress disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN68760993
• Lead Sponsor: Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique

Brief Summary

2023 Results article in https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2023.1261093 (added 23/07/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-08-15
• Study Completion: 2023-07-09
• Last Update Posted: 5 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years old and older
2. Understanding, speaking and reading French
3. Being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder by a physician
4. Living in the area of Sept-Rivières, Québec, Canada
5. Being able to come to Traumas Côte-Nord 1 to 4 times per week during the research period

Exclusion Criteria

1. Post-traumatic stress disorder related to nature
2. Severe substance use disorder
3. Uncontrolled epilepsy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Attention, processing speed and memory measured using CNS Vital Signs (computerized neurocognitive testing) at baseline 1 and 2, and at post-test and 3-month follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Root mean square of successive differences between normal heartbeats (RMSSD) measured using a 1-minute test with Emwave Pro + software at baseline 1 and 2, and at post-test and 3-month follow-up