The Effectiveness of Guided Imagery on PCL-5 Scores in Adult Women With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NCT ID: NCT06669442
Last Updated: 2025-07-23
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
15 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-02-19
2025-05-05
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Purpose: This project aims to investigate the effectiveness of guided imagery, a mindfulness technique, on PCL-5 scores in adult women with PTSD.
Theoretical Framework: The Cognitive model of PTSD was developed to explain why some people do not recover after trauma and to identify maintaining factors that can be modified in treatment. This model suggests negative appraisals, disjointed trauma memories, and unhelpful coping strategies maintain PTSD.
Methods: Participants in this qualitative study will complete pre- and post-intervention PCL--5 questionnaires, a validated 20-item structured interview designed to assess PTSD symptoms. They will also engage in 15-minute sessions of guided imagery mindfulness interventions. Post-intervention, participants will complete a second PCL-5 questionnaire to evaluate any changes in symptom severity.
Results: Analysis of PCL-5 scores will provide insight into the effect of guided imagery mindfulness interventions on PTSD symptom severity.
Conclusions: Mindfulness has the potential to serve as a viable alternative or supplemental intervention for women diagnosed with PTSD. Through exploring the potential benefits of mindfulness-based interventions in managing PTSD symptoms, this study seeks to aid in the advancement of more effective treatment options.
Conditions
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
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Study Groups
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Guided Imagery Mindfulness
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.
Guided Imagery
Guided imagery is a mindfulness based therapeutic technique that involves utilizing positive imagery allowing one to cultivate awareness of their mental state and shift their attention from ruminative thought patterns to the present moment. Evidence-based research shows that benefits of Guided imagery include relaxation, stress reduction, anxiety reduction, immune system enhancement, and overall well-being.
Interventions
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Guided Imagery
Guided imagery is a mindfulness based therapeutic technique that involves utilizing positive imagery allowing one to cultivate awareness of their mental state and shift their attention from ruminative thought patterns to the present moment. Evidence-based research shows that benefits of Guided imagery include relaxation, stress reduction, anxiety reduction, immune system enhancement, and overall well-being.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* PTSD diagnosis (ICD 10: F43.1)
* 18 to 99 years old
* Not pregnant
* No suicidal ideations
* No homicidal ideations
* No audio-visual hallucinations
* A mobile device, smart phone, laptop
* Resident at the Residential Treatment Facility
Exclusion Criteria
* Under 18 years old
* Above 99 years old
* Pregnant women
* Active suicidal ideation
* Active homicidal ideation
* Do not have mobile device
* Active audio-visual hallucinations
18 Years
99 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Nova Southeastern University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Kellie-Ann Kerr
Principal Investigator
Locations
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Jessie Trice Community Health Systems
Miami, Florida, United States
Countries
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References
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Krau SD. The Multiple Uses of Guided Imagery. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020 Dec;55(4):467-474. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2020.06.013. Epub 2020 Oct 14.
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Related Links
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Mindfulness Coach App
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Other Identifiers
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2024-471
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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