The Effects of Trauma-sensitive Yoga and Tai Chi on Mental Health
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Conditions studied: Mental Health Wellness 1
In brief
A three-arm randomized control trial design was used to test the effectiveness of (1) Chen Style Tai Chi (TC) and talk therapy; (2) Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and talk therapy in comparison to (3) talk therapy only (control group) on four self-reported mental health outcomes: overall mental health, depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. Secondary outcomes include self-reported measures of resilience, stress, social support, and alcohol consumption. The two research questions driving this research study are as follows: 1. Does TSY and talk therapy significantly lower a) PTSD symptoms and b) comorbid symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health determinants compared to talk therapy alone? 2. Does TC and talk therapy significantly lower a) PTSD symptoms and b) comorbid symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health determinants compared to talk therapy alone?
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04754009
- Run by
- University of Northern Iowa
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2018-02-27
- Expected to finish
- 2021-04-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-02-24
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Women 18 years or older with a history of traumatic exposure based on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 screening instrument.
You may not qualify if…
- Those who:
- Find themselves frequently having uncontrolled suicidal thoughts.
- Are currently experiencing uncontrolled hallucinations or delusional thinking.
- Are cognitively unable to follow directions.
- Who have a history of sexually abusing others.
- Who have a current diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.
Where it is running
- MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center — Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
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