Mantram Repetition to Manage PTSD in Veterans

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Conditions studied: Stress Disorders, Post Traumatic

In brief

With ongoing war in Iraq, the incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in combat veterans is increasing. Creation, implementation, and testing of new and innovative interventions are needed to provide additional options for enhancing the mental health of those with PTSD. Surveys indicate that veterans are interested in complementary approaches to health care. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the Mantram Repetition Program (MRP) delivered as a brief, 6-week, complementary and portable intervention. It includes frequent, silent repetitions of a mantram (mantra), a word or phrase with spiritual associations, to manage PTSD symptoms and improve quality of life military veterans with trauma.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00120627

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

People needed

146

Starts

2005-11-01

Expected to finish

2010-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-04-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Primary diagnosis of PTSD, military related
• Score of greater or equal to 45 on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale
• Read and write English
• Score of > 50 on PTSD Checklist
• Has a telephone with answering machine or voice mail to receive study messages
• Has a Case Manager assigned for usual care
• Willingness to track medications, relaxation techniques and number of case manager visit

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive impairment including active psychosis, untreated bipolar disorder, dementia or personality disorder that interferes with group participation
• Presence of active, serious suicidal ideation

Where it is running

• VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA — San Diego, California, United States

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