Guided Imagery for PTSD (PTSD Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?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.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adult women who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They should be willing to participate in guided imagery mindfulness sessions once a week for six weeks and complete pre- and post-tests to measure their PTSD symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with PTSD.

I am between 18 and 99 years old.

I do not experience hallucinations that affect my hearing or sight.

Exclusion Criteria

I am male.

I am over 99 years old.

I am under 18 years old.

I experience hallucinations that involve both seeing and hearing things.

Participant Groups

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of guided imagery, a type of mindfulness exercise, on reducing the severity of PTSD symptoms in women. Participants will undergo this intervention weekly and have their symptom levels measured using PCL-5 scores before and after the treatment period.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Guided Imagery MindfulnessExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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.