Relaxation Response Training for PTSD Prevention in US Military Personnel
NCT ID: NCT01725854
Last Updated: 2016-11-02
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Basic Information
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TERMINATED
NA
8 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2012-07-31
2015-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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1. Demonstrate that trainers can be trained effectively to deliver the intervention, a mind-body skills training program based on the Benson-Henry Institute's standard RR training curriculum and tailored to a military population.
2. Evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and compliance to the training program in an active duty military population.
3. Compare outcomes on sleep disturbance, PTSD, stress-related symptoms, quality of life, and psychosocial variables related to resilience of Soldiers who receive the 6-week training program to promote the Relaxation Response to those Soldiers who do not receive the intervention.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Relaxation Response Training
The Military tailored RR training program will consist of six weekly small group sessions which involve group presentations, in-group skill building exercises, and at-home assignments. Groups will contain 5-8 participants who are active-duty Soldiers enrolled in either Respect-MIL or the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center (IPMC).
Relaxation Response training
Behavioral Relaxation Response Training (Benson-Henry Institute Relaxation Response Training) Participants randomized to the intervention group will participate in the six weekly RR sessions. Examples of in-group skill building exercises are mini relaxations, diaphragmatic breathing, introduction to imagery, and eliciting RR through Yoga. Presentations topics include Introduction to Mind/Body Medicine, Introduction to the RR, Experiential RR Sessions, and Introduction to Cognitive Restructuring. Home skill building assignments include relaxation focus practice, an appreciation journal, self-monitoring with Biodots (biosensor technology that helps participants to monitor and regulate their psycho-emotional state), physical activity, balanced nutrition, and progress notes.
Standard of Care
Participants randomized to the control group will receive standard care through their providers at Respect-MIL or at the IPMC. Participants randomized to the control group will remain on the wait list for further standard care. After the collection of the final data point, these participants will also have the option to participate in an abbreviated, two-hour version of the RR training.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Relaxation Response training
Behavioral Relaxation Response Training (Benson-Henry Institute Relaxation Response Training) Participants randomized to the intervention group will participate in the six weekly RR sessions. Examples of in-group skill building exercises are mini relaxations, diaphragmatic breathing, introduction to imagery, and eliciting RR through Yoga. Presentations topics include Introduction to Mind/Body Medicine, Introduction to the RR, Experiential RR Sessions, and Introduction to Cognitive Restructuring. Home skill building assignments include relaxation focus practice, an appreciation journal, self-monitoring with Biodots (biosensor technology that helps participants to monitor and regulate their psycho-emotional state), physical activity, balanced nutrition, and progress notes.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Willingness to participate in the research project.
* Committed to the entire period of time of the research project.
* Currently working or stationed at Ft Bliss, Texas.
* No impending orders for deployment/ TDY/ PCS/ ETS or retirement for at least 8 weeks from the day of study enrollment.
* Able to read and speak English.
* Capable to consent.
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center
FED
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Richard P Petri, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Locations
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Ft Bliss
El Paso, Texas, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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W81XWH-10-1-1011/ 367294
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id