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Behavioral Intervention

Safe and Sound Protocol for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jacek Kolacz, PhD
Research Sponsored by Indiana University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2--4 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of the SSP on individuals with PTSD.

Eligible Conditions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Anxiety

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2--4 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2--4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
Secondary outcome measures
Mean heart period during posture shifts [SSP arm only]
Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) during posture shifts [SSP arm only]
Self-reported disruption of autonomic reactivity

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Psychotherapy + SSPExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
All subjects enrolled in this study will receive the SSP intervention
Group II: Psychotherapy (treatment as usual)Active Control1 Intervention
Subjects who are receiving psychotherapy but not the SSP intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Safe and Sound Protocol
2021
N/A
~50
Psychotherapy
2020
Completed Phase 3
~3120

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor
980 Previous Clinical Trials
983,115 Total Patients Enrolled
Spencer PsychologyUNKNOWN
Jacek Kolacz, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorIndiana University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
18 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Psychotherapy (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04999852 — N/A
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Study Groups: Psychotherapy (treatment as usual), Psychotherapy + SSP
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Psychotherapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04999852 — N/A
Psychotherapy (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04999852 — N/A
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04999852 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there vacant positions available in this experiment for potential participants?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical study is not currently seeking any new participants. This trial was opened on July 12th 2021 and updated lastly on September 15th 2022; however there are almost 1,000 other studies that are actively recruiting patients at the present time."

Answered by AI

What are the major goals that this clinical experiment is aiming to achieve?

"Over a period of 2-4 months, this research is aiming to evaluate the impact of reducing Anxiety. To support these objectives, secondary metrics such as Mean heart period during posture shifts using Photoplethysmography, Self-reported disruption of autonomic reactivity with Body Perception Questionnaire and Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) measured through earlobe pulse sensor will be assessed. High values in each metric may lead to greater therapeutic efficacy."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Indiana
What site did they apply to?
Spencer Psychology
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have been wanting to enter into a clinical trial to see how it was, but they have many interesting trials that genuinely seem helpful. I have severe PTSD and am open to see what kind of medicine will help me!
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How much is the compensation, how long is the trial and what is the process?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~12 spots leftby Apr 2025