Effects of yoga on combat-related Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and associated outcomes.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Post-traumatic stress disorder; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001384246
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Linda McCarthy

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-08-17
• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

Potential participants must be ex-Defence members with PTSD directly related to their military service. Initial screening would be undertaken using the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) to confirm a PTSD diagnosis. Participants must be cognitively able to give informed consent. Partners of veteran participants must be cognitively able to give informed consent and aged over 18 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Potential participants will be excluded if there is evidence of a psychotic disorder or significant cognitive impairment at initial screening. Participants will be withdrawn from the study after commencement if they sustain any cognitive impairment (psychosis, substance abuse) that impacts on their ability to participate. Partners of veteran participants would be excluded on evidence of any cognitive impairment that impacts on their ability to participate.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified