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Group Therapies for PTSD
Phase < 1
Recruiting
Led By Dawson Church, PhD
Research Sponsored by Soul Medicine Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre-intervention, post-intervention, with one, three, six, and twelve month follow-ups
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial found that using group therapy with EFT and CBT can help reduce symptoms of PTSD and other mental health conditions in veterans and their family members.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for active duty military personnel, veterans, and their family members who can follow instructions, complete forms, and provide informed consent. Participants must be literate in English and physically healthy.
What is being tested?
The study compares the effectiveness of group therapies using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans and their families.
What are the potential side effects?
While CBT and EFT are generally considered safe, some individuals may experience temporary emotional discomfort or distress during or after therapy sessions.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ pre-intervention, post-intervention, with one, three, six, and twelve month follow-ups
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre-intervention, post-intervention, with one, three, six, and twelve month follow-ups
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change from Baseline PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Symptom Levels
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
EFT group therapy sessions.
Group II: Wait ListActive Control1 Intervention
Wait Period corresponding in length to treatment period
Group III: CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)Active Control1 Intervention
CBT group therapy sessions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
2010
Completed Early Phase 1
~150
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Soul Medicine InstituteLead Sponsor
11 Previous Clinical Trials
550 Total Patients Enrolled
Dawson Church, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Soul Medicine Institute
Soul Medicine Institute
7 Previous Clinical Trials
304 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am in good physical health.You are currently serving in the military, have previously served, or are a family member of someone who has served in the military.N/A
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Wait List
- Group 2: CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
- Group 3: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT01327690 — Phase < 1