Effects of Mindfulness on PTSD

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mindfulness, Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic

In brief

The purpose of this randomized control trial is to examine the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on women with posttraumatic stress disorder related to intimate partner violence.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03484390

Run by

University of Rochester

People needed

35

Starts

2016-08-15

Expected to finish

2018-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2018-07-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• English-speaking
• Women
• 18-64 years of age
• Victim of IPV
• Meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD
• No or stable use of medications (including, for example, beta blockers).

You may not qualify if…

• There is suspicion or evidence of dementia or cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score < 24) or inability to provide informed consent
• They have ever been a perpetrator of IPV
• History of schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder; current suicidality with either plan, intent, or a suicide attempt in the past 6 months
• Active substance dependence or in remission < 3 months
• Cardiovascular conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure, pacemaker, prior myocardial infarction)
• The age range was chosen to reduce heterogeneity in this pilot study, as aging is associated with changes in emotion regulation, attention, and PNS tone.

Where it is running

• Monroe County Family Court — Rochester, New York, United States

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