Guided Imagery for PTSD

(PTSD Trial)

Overseen By Kathleen J Brown, Ed.D., MSN, RN

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University

Disqualifiers: Males, Under 18, Pregnant, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

Duration: 6 weeks

15 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects a significant portion of the population, with about 13 million Americans diagnosed in 2020. Women are twice as likely to have PTSD than men. PTSD will affect 8%, or 8 out of every 100 women, at some stage in their lives. This study will check the effects of guided imagery mindfulness on PCL-5 scores in adult women with PTSD. Participants in this study will complete a PCL-5 pre-test and post-test to check PTSD symptoms before and after 6-weeks of mindfulness sessions. Each participant will engage in 15-minute sessions of guided imagery mindfulness once a week for 6 weeks. Before and after PCL-5 scores will show the effect of guided imagery mindfulness on PTSD symptom severity.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adult women who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They should be willing to participate in guided imagery mindfulness sessions once a week for six weeks and complete pre- and post-tests to measure their PTSD symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria

Resident at the Residential Treatment Facility

I am female.

I have been diagnosed with PTSD.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant women

I am male.

I am over 99 years old.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in 15-minute sessions of guided imagery mindfulness once a week for 6 weeks

6 weeks

6 visits (in-person or virtual)

Follow-up

Participants complete a post-intervention PCL-5 questionnaire to evaluate changes in PTSD symptom severity

2-4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Guided Imagery

Trial Overview The study aims to determine the effectiveness of guided imagery, a type of mindfulness exercise, on reducing the severity of PTSD symptoms in women. Participants will undergo this intervention weekly and have their symptom levels measured using PCL-5 scores before and after the treatment period.

Participant Groups

Group I: Guided Imagery Mindfulness Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), such as guided imagery, emerge as promising alternatives for managing PTSD. Mindfulness necessitates participant training to maintain present awareness amidst wandering thoughts, fostering an attitude of non-judgmental acceptance towards thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness encourages, being present in the moment and supports emotional control.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Nova Southeastern University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

103

Recruited

12,000+