N/A N=15 Randomized Treatment

Does an Occupational Therapy Program Enhance Mental Health Outcomes for Veterans Who Scuba Dive

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Depression · Anxiety · Stress, Psychological

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Feb 2023

Primary outcome: Primary: Satisfaction With Occupational Performance — 4.2; 4.1 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: SCUBA with Occupational Therapy (OT) (Behavioral); Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) without OT (Behavioral)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Loma Linda University
Primary completion: Mar 2019

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Satisfaction With Occupational Performance	4.2; 4.1	—
SECONDARY The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)	21.6; 30.3	—
SECONDARY The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS)	28.00; 36.12	—

Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether an occupational therapy program could enhance mental health outcomes for veterans who SCUBA dive. SCUBA diving requires modified breathing techniques and has been found to provide calming effects to individuals who engage in this activity. Occupational therapy interventions such as mindfulness, journaling, and deep breathing techniques can also provide similar calming effects. Therefore, this study will explore whether occupational therapy can provide additional benefits to overall mental health of veterans who SCUBA dive.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

18 to 95 years of age
Participation in WAVES Project for at least 3 months
Completion of 3 open water dives
Proficient in written and verbal English

Exclusion Criteria

Younger than 18 years of age or older than 95 years of age
Not a member of WAVES Project within 3 months of study recruitment
Has not completed 3 open water dives
Not proficient in written and verbal English

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03928392). 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.