Mental Health in Veterans and Families After Group Therapies
Early Phase 1
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Interventions
- Behavioral: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)Behavioral: CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
- Registration Number
- NCT01327690
- Lead Sponsor
- Soul Medicine Institute
- Brief Summary
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) and associated mental health conditions affect both veterans and their family members. This study investigates whether group therapy using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) produce reductions in PTSD and comorbid symptoms.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- The ability to follow instructions, complete written forms, and provide informed consent. Subjects are required to be literate and understand English.
- Physically healthy.
- Active duty military service, veterans, and their family members.
Exclusion Criteria
- None
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) EFT group therapy sessions. CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) CBT group therapy sessions
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from Baseline PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Symptom Levels Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention, with one, three, six, and twelve month follow-ups Symptoms are measured before the first group therapy session. Symptom levels are also recorded immediately after the last group session, and at follow-up points: one, three, six, and twelve months later.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Soul Medicine Institute
🇺🇸Santa Rosa, California, United States