Does an Occupational Therapy Program Enhance Mental Health Outcomes for Veterans Who Scuba Dive

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Conditions studied: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Psychological

In brief

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether an occupational therapy program could enhance mental health outcomes for veterans who SCUBA dive. SCUBA diving requires modified breathing techniques and has been found to provide calming effects to individuals who engage in this activity. Occupational therapy interventions such as mindfulness, journaling, and deep breathing techniques can also provide similar calming effects. Therefore, this study will explore whether occupational therapy can provide additional benefits to overall mental health of veterans who SCUBA dive.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03928392

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

15

Starts

2019-02-03

Expected to finish

2019-04-23

Last updated by the study team

2023-02-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 95. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 to 95 years of age
• Participation in WAVES Project for at least 3 months
• Completion of 3 open water dives
• Proficient in written and verbal English

You may not qualify if…

• Younger than 18 years of age or older than 95 years of age
• Not a member of WAVES Project within 3 months of study recruitment
• Has not completed 3 open water dives
• Not proficient in written and verbal English

Where it is running

• Loma Linda Universtiy — Loma Linda, California, United States

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