A Pilot Exercise Study for PTSD in Women Veterans

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Conditions studied: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

In brief

The overall aim of this pilot feasibility study is to determine if 12-week moderate intensity exercise can safely alleviate posttraumatic symptoms in premenopausal women veterans. Specific aims of the study are to; 1. Determine the feasibility, safety, and tolerability of 12-week moderate intensity exercise 2. Explore potential therapeutic benefits of 12-week moderate intensity exercise. Outcome data will include posttraumatic and depressive symptoms. 3. Explore potential therapeutic effects of a 12-week moderate intensity exercise on comorbid pain syndrome and quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01892033

Run by

North Texas Veterans Healthcare System

People needed

31

Starts

2011-08-01

Expected to finish

2013-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-04-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women veterans ages 18 and older
• Premenopausal women of childbearing potential with a negative pregnancy test
• DSM IV-TR confirmed PTSD related to any traumatic event as measured by Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) with a CAPS score of at least 45
• Relatively low sedentary life style
• Existing psychotropic medications are allowed if on a stable dose
• Evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g. Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure) is not allowed to start of the study. However supportive or educational groups that are not PTSD-focused are allowed.

You may not qualify if…

• Other psychiatric diagnoses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, active substance dependence/abuse (use in the past 1 month), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders.Comorbid major depressive disorder, dysthymia and generalized anxiety disorders are not excluded.
• Serious psychopathology
• Actively suicidal or homicidal
• Psychiatric hospitalization within the past 30 days
• Active medical conditions that preclude the use of aerobic exercise such as uncontrolled hypertension, active musculoskeletal degenerative conditions, and symptomatic cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.

Where it is running

• Dallas VA Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States

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