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Body Scan for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Waitlist Available
Led By Hannah G Nolte, PhD(C)
Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Previously experienced a traumatic event as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) >6 months prior
self-identify as a woman and were assigned female sex at birth
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 weeks post the in-person study visit.
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Study Summary

PTSD develops after trauma and is marked by intrusive memories, avoidance of reminders, negative changes in mood and cognitive processes, and dysregulated physical and emotional stress reactivity. PTSD disparately affects twice as many women as men (8.0% vs. 4.1%), and finding effective treatments for these women is critical to reduce poor health outcomes associated with PTSD. Mind-body therapies (MBT), using the mind in combination with the body to facilitate healing hold promise to enhance PTSD treatment by improving stress regulation. While MBT reduce PTSD symptoms long-term, women with PTSD may initially experience distress, leading to treatment avoidance. This pilot study will explore women's initial responses to MBT, the prevalence of adverse responses, and which women are at risk for adverse responses in a sample of participants with a history of trauma and varying levels of PTSD symptoms. Study participants will attend one virtual study visit via one-on-one videoconference with the PI, where they will complete self-report measures of stress and affect before and after one session of a MBT exercise. A subset of the sample will complete a semi-structured individual videoconference interview with the PI within two weeks following completion of the MBT exercise and quantitative measures.

Eligible Conditions
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Psychological Trauma

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You are a woman and were assigned female sex at birth.
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You are over 18 years of age.
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You are fluent in English.
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Access to computer or smartphone to complete REDCap surveys and videoconference study visit.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 weeks post the in-person study visit.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 weeks post the in-person study visit. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Negative Affect
Change in Positive Affect
Change in State Anxiety
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Body ScanExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will listen to a 20-minute, audio-guided mindfulness-based body scan exercise.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vanderbilt UniversityLead Sponsor
702 Previous Clinical Trials
6,142,709 Total Patients Enrolled
Hannah G Nolte, PhD(C)Principal InvestigatorVanderbilt University

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Sterling Primary Care Associates - Centennial
Ascension Medical Group St Thomas Nashville
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
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~21 spots leftby Mar 2025