A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Yoga Program for Trauma Symptoms

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
• Interventions: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Yoga

• Registration Number: NCT02368444
• Lead Sponsor: Georgetown University

Brief Summary

The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and yoga program for improving posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and sleep quality in people who have experienced a traumatic event and are reporting trauma symptoms.

Detailed Description

The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and yoga program for improving posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and sleep quality in people who have experienced a traumatic event and are reporting trauma symptoms. The total length of the program will be 8 weeks. The sessions will be held 3 hours per week with 1.5 hours of group cognitive behavioral therapy and 1.5 hours of yoga. Changes in PTSD symptoms and sleep quality will be measured at baseline, immediately following the program, and at 2 month follow-up.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-05
• Study First Submitted: 2015-02-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-02-20
• Study First Posted: 2015-02-23
• Primary Completion: 2016-01
• Study Completion: 2016-01
• Status Verified: 2022-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-06-05
• Last Update Posted: 2022-06-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

• clinically diagnosed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or subthreshold PTSD symptoms

Exclusion Criteria

• current uncontrolled psychotic or bipolar disorder, significant cognitive impairment, substance dependence, non-English speaking, or a significant medical condition that would interfere with participation in the yoga portion of the program

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention Group	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Yoga	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Yoga

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms will be measured using the PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) (PCL-5)	Baseline and 8 weeks and 16 weeks	Changes in Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms will be measured using the PTSD Checklist for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) (PCL-5)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in Sleep Quality will be measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)	Baseline and 8 weeks and 16 weeks	Changes in Sleep Quality will be measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Yoga Studio; 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States