Mental Health in Veterans and Families After Group Therapies

Early Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

• 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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-12
• Study First Submitted: 2011-01-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-03-31
• Study First Posted: 2011-04-01
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-16
• Primary Completion: 2027-12
• Study Completion: 2027-12

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

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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Soul Medicine Institute; 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, California, United States