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Behavioural Intervention

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs. Yoga for PTSD (JOYPTSDVET Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of South Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Between 18 - 44 years of age or older
Male U.S. service member or veteran
Must not have
Cognitive impairment that prohibits informed consent and/or compliance to the study protocol
Brain injury prohibiting speech, writing, and purposeful actions or screen positive for traumatic brain injury
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from pre-intervention to 2 months after completion of bjj training
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Summary

"This trial aims to compare the effects of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, hatha yoga, and a waitlist control condition on symptoms of PTSD in U.S. service members/veterans. They will

Who is the study for?
This trial is for U.S. service members or veterans who are currently experiencing symptoms of PTSD. Participants should be interested in trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Hatha Yoga as potential treatments. The study will also track stress and sleep quality scientifically.
What is being tested?
The trial aims to compare the effects of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Hatha Yoga, and a waitlist control on PTSD symptoms, comorbidities, post-traumatic growth, and life quality. It includes objective measurements like saliva tests for stress hormones and activity monitoring.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed here, common side effects from physical activities like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may include muscle soreness or injury; yoga might cause strain if improperly practiced.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 44 years old.
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I am a male U.S. service member or veteran.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am able to understand and follow the study's requirements.
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I cannot speak, write, or perform purposeful actions due to a brain injury.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from pre-intervention to 2 months after completion of bjj training
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from pre-intervention to 2 months after completion of bjj training for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in PTSD Checklist - 5 (PCL-5) score
Secondary study objectives
Change in Brief Symptom Inventory -18 (BSI-18) score
Change in Posttraumatic Growth Inventory-Short form (PTGI-SF)
Change in Use of Medications
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Group CActive Control1 Intervention
Waitlist group for 5 weeks, then allowed to chose if they want to be in Group A Jiu Jitsu or Group B Yoga for ten week intervention
Group II: Group BActive Control1 Intervention
Yoga intervention for ten weeks
Group III: Group AActive Control1 Intervention
Jiu Jitsu intervention for ten weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South FloridaLead Sponsor
422 Previous Clinical Trials
189,155 Total Patients Enrolled
~9 spots leftby Sep 2025
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