Floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) for Anxiety and Depression

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder

In brief

This early-stage trial aims to examine the feasibility, tolerability, and safety of Floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) or an active comparison condition in 75 participants with clinical anxiety and depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03899090

Run by

Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.

People needed

75

Starts

2019-04-08

Expected to finish

2024-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2023-10-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• High level of acute anxiety (OASIS score ≥ 6)
• High anxiety sensitivity (ASI-3 total score ≥ 24)
• If taking medication or receiving psychotherapy, must be stably undergoing treatment prior to participation (defined as having taken the medication or been in therapy for 8 weeks or longer). If taking a benzodiazepine or opioid, must be willing to abstain within 24 hours of a float session (daily users will be excluded from the study).
• No prior Floatation-REST experience or a minimum of 1 year since previous float session
• Seeking treatment for their anxiety/depression and willing to complete the study

You may not qualify if…

• History of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders
• Current Eating Disorder (anorexia/bulimia nervosa)
• Current Substance Use Disorder ≥ moderate. Tobacco and Caffeine Use is allowed. Must be willing to abstain from all other substances within 24 hours of a float session.
• Active suicidality with plan/intent
• History of a neurological condition (e.g., epilepsy) or any other medical condition that could interfere with the protocol
• Any skin conditions or open wounds that could cause pain when exposed to saltwater
• Uncomfortable being in water
• Positive pregnancy test
• Acutely intoxicated day of floating (determined via positive urine drug screen or breathalyzer)

Where it is running

• Laureate Institute for Brain Research — Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.