N/A
Completed N=29
Efficacy Study of Mindfulness-Based Exercise for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01462045 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
29
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Change From Baseline in PTSD Checklist - Civilian Version (PCL-C) Score — -18.8; -5.2; 21.8 scores on a scale — p=<0.01
Summary
This study will explore the relationship between changes in plasma cortisol and symptom reduction resulting from individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participating in an 8-week program of mindfulness-based stretching and breathing exercise. The investigators hypothesize that at the completion of participation in the 8-week program, exercise-induced symptom reduction will be associated with changes in cortisol levels.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change From Baseline in PTSD Checklist - Civilian Version (PCL-C) Score |
-18.8; -5.2; 21.8 | <0.01 sig |
| SECONDARY Cortisol |
5.1; -0.7; -0.04 | <0.01 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- employed as a nurse
- PCL-C score of at least 28 with at least a score of 3 on one or more items for inclusion in the PTSD symptomatic groups (EX and CON)
- PCL-C score of 27 or lower for inclusion in the non-PTSD symptomatic group (BASE).
Exclusion Criteria
- the inability to complete the exercise program
- a positive answer to any of the seven screening questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
- current use of prednisone or other forms of cortisone medication excluding cortisone in inhaled form
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01462045). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.