The Effectiveness of Guided Imagery, a Mindfulness Technique, on PCL-5 Scores in Adult Women With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 15
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change from Baseline PTSD Symptom Severity Using PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) Scores at 6 weeks
研究概览
简要总结
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects a significant portion of the population, with about 13 million Americans diagnosed in 2020. Women are twice as likely to have PTSD than men. PTSD will affect 8%, or 8 out of every 100 women, at some stage in their lives. This study will check the effects of guided imagery mindfulness on PCL-5 scores in adult women with PTSD. Participants in this study will complete a PCL-5 pre-test and post-test to check PTSD symptoms before and after 6-weeks of mindfulness sessions. Each participant will engage in 15-minute sessions of guided imagery mindfulness once a week for 6 weeks. Before and after PCL-5 scores will show the effect of guided imagery mindfulness on PTSD symptom severity.
详细描述
Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects a significant portion of the population, with approximately 13 million Americans diagnosed in 2020. Women are twice as likely to have PTSD than men. PTSD will affect 8%, or 8 out of every 100 women, at some stage in their lives.
Purpose: This project aims to investigate the effectiveness of guided imagery, a mindfulness technique, on PCL-5 scores in adult women with PTSD.
Theoretical Framework: The Cognitive model of PTSD was developed to explain why some people do not recover after trauma and to identify maintaining factors that can be modified in treatment. This model suggests negative appraisals, disjointed trauma memories, and unhelpful coping strategies maintain PTSD.
Methods: Participants in this qualitative study will complete pre- and post-intervention PCL--5 questionnaires, a validated 20-item structured interview designed to assess PTSD symptoms. They will also engage in 15-minute sessions of guided imagery mindfulness interventions. Post-intervention, participants will complete a second PCL-5 questionnaire to evaluate any changes in symptom severity.
Results: Analysis of PCL-5 scores will provide insight into the effect of guided imagery mindfulness interventions on PTSD symptom severity.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 99 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •PTSD diagnosis (ICD 10: F43.1)
- •18 to 99 years old
- •Not pregnant
- •No suicidal ideations
- •No homicidal ideations
- •No audio-visual hallucinations
- •A mobile device, smart phone, laptop
- •Resident at the Residential Treatment Facility
排除标准
- •Under 18 years old
- •Above 99 years old
- •Pregnant women
- •Active suicidal ideation
- •Active homicidal ideation
- •Do not have mobile device
- •Active audio-visual hallucinations
研究组 & 干预措施
Guided Imagery Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), such as guided imagery, emerge as promising alternatives for managing PTSD. Mindfulness necessitates participant training to maintain present awareness amidst wandering thoughts, fostering an attitude of non-judgmental acceptance towards thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness encourages, being present in the moment and supports emotional control.
干预措施: Guided Imagery (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Change from Baseline PTSD Symptom Severity Using PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) Scores at 6 weeks
时间窗: 6 weeks
PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report measure that assesses the presence and severity of PTSD symptoms. Participants rate how bothered they have been by each of 20 items in the past month on a 5- point Likert scale ranging from 0-4. Items are summed to provide a total severity score (range = 0-80). 0 = Not at all 1 = A little bit 2 = Moderately 3 = Quite a bit 4 = Extremely Range: 0 (best outcome) to 80 (worst outcome)
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Kellie-Ann Kerr
Principal Investigator
Nova Southeastern University