A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Yoga Program for Trauma Symptoms
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
- Enrollment
- 45
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 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)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Julie Staples, PhD
Assistant Adjunct Professor
Georgetown University
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
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)
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Changes in Sleep Quality will be measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)(Baseline and 8 weeks and 16 weeks)