The Effect of EFT on Psychological States in a Veterans Population

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-12-31

Study Completion Date

2010-05-31

Brief Summary

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A need exists to find fast yet effective treatment protocols for the large number of US military service personnel coming back from Iraq with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a variety of co-occurring psychological problems. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) has demonstrated promise as a PTSD treatment in pilot studies. This study examines the effects of six sessions of EFT coaching on veterans who score at or above the military cutoff point for PSTD. Subjects are also assessed for conditions that often accompany PTSD, such as depression and anxiety. Changes pain, cravings, and physical symptoms are also measured. Assessments are made after six sessions are complete, and again after three and six months.

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Detailed Description

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A need exists to find fast yet effective treatment protocols for the large number of US military service personnel coming back from Iraq with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a variety of co-occurring psychological problems. This study examines the effects of six sessions of EFT coaching on a veterans population. The sample will recruited from clients of practitioners who are coaching veterans. Participants will be assessed for PTSD and other psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression. Evaluations will be made using well-validated instruments, the SA-45 (Symptom Assessment 45) and the PCL-M (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist - Military). Those meeting the military's criterion for a PTSD-positive assessment on the PCL-M will be randomized into two groups. A wait list control group continues to receive Standard of Care (SOC) from their current healthcare provider. The experimental group receives SOC plus EFT coaching. A baseline measurement is obtained approximately thirty days in advance of coaching, when subjects apply to participate in the study, and again immediately before coaching begins. Participants are assessed after three sessions and six sessions, to determine symptom changes at these milestones. Followup assessments occur three months and six months post-coaching. Pain levels, alcohol use, recreational drug use, and prescription drug dosages are also tracked, in order to determine any correlation between participant characteristics and psychological symptom change. Data will also be analyzed to determine if there are outcome differences between participants receiving EFT from life coaches, and those whose EFT coaching is delivered by licensed psychologists or social workers.

Conditions

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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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1

Standard of Care plus EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

EFT is an exposure therapy with a cognitive component, consisting of recall of a trauma along with a statement of self-acceptance, in combination with touching or tapping on a series of stress reduction points on the body

2

Standard of Care (SOC)

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

EFT is an exposure therapy with a cognitive component, consisting of recall of a trauma along with a statement of self-acceptance, in combination with touching or tapping on a series of stress reduction points on the body

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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EFT Emotional Freedom Technique

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Military Service
* Score of 50 or more on the PCL-M (PTSD Checklist-Military)
* The ability to follow instructions and complete written forms
* Under the care of a primary care provider