N/A
Completed N=212
Comparing Effects of a Holistic Yoga Program and a Wellness Program on PTSD Symptoms
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02234622 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
212
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) — 25.8; 31.0 score on a scale — p=0.002
Summary
Given the limited effectiveness of current treatments and the burden PTSD places on Veterans, civilians and clinicians, this research aims to compare the effects of a standardized, traditional, holistic yoga intervention (postures, breathing, deep muscle contraction and relaxation practices) with a wellness program (wellness topics and physical activity) on PTSD symptoms.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS-5) |
25.8; 31.0 | 0.002 sig |
| PRIMARY PTSD Checklist |
33; 40.2 | 0.005 sig |
| SECONDARY Medical Outcomes Study 12-item Sleep Scale (MOS) Problem Index II |
45; 55 | 0.042 sig |
| SECONDARY Patient Reported Outcome Measure Information System (PROMIS) - Short Form 5a |
57.1; 58.9 | 0.482 |
| SECONDARY Beck Depression Inventory-II |
17.4; 18.7 | 0.635 |
| SECONDARY Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety (STAI) - State Subscale |
29.5; 27.6 | 0.367 |
| SECONDARY Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Item #3 |
4.9; 4.9 | 0.668 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Veterans and civilians will be eligible for inclusion if
- they are age 18 or older,
- have a Clinician Administered PTSD Scale-confirmed PTSD diagnosis,
- and access to a working telephone for ease of contact during the course of the study.
Exclusion Criteria
Exclusion criteria will include:
- severe medical conditions in which yoga is contraindicated;
- active psychosis;
- active suicidal intent;
- moderate to severe cognitive impairment as determined by the short Mini-Mental State Examination, a six-item screener (MMSE);
- involvement in ongoing yoga classes and/or regular home practice of yoga in the previous 3 months;
- and receiving ongoing medical or psychological treatment that includes more than one hour weekly of relaxation and mind-body based stress reduction strategies (related directly to meditation and yoga).
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02234622). 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.