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Floating Therapy for PTSD (FLOAT Trial)
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Led By Terri deRoon-Cassini, PhD
Research Sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
18-60 years of age
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline
Awards & highlights
FLOAT Trial Summary
This trial is testing if floating can help people with a history of trauma and stress-related symptoms.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-60 with PTSD confirmed by the PCL-5. It's not for those with fresh tattoos, skin conditions, history of severe neurological issues, psychotic disorders, or who have floated before. Participants must be English-speaking and agree to a Pre-Float Checklist and Liability Waiver.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests floatation-based reduced environmental stimulation therapy on individuals with trauma-related stress symptoms. The aim is to see how 'floating' affects their condition.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves a non-invasive relaxation technique in saltwater, side effects may include discomfort due to prolonged stillness or reactions to high salt concentration if there are open wounds.
FLOAT Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 18 and 60 years old.
FLOAT Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, week 2, week 3
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, week 2, week 3
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Anxiety sensitivity severity score pre float
Change in Positive and Negative Affect
Change in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptom severity score as measured by Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5)
+16 moreFLOAT Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: FloatingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants have 3 Floatation sessions that last up to 90 minutes. Each spaced about a week apart.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Medical College of WisconsinLead Sponsor
610 Previous Clinical Trials
1,162,683 Total Patients Enrolled
Terri deRoon-Cassini, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMedical College of Wisconsin
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have skin conditions or open wounds that saltwater could irritate.I am currently having thoughts about harming myself.I haven't used recreational drugs, drowsy antihistamines, or alcohol on the day of or the day before the study visit.I cannot control my bodily functions.I do not speak English.I cannot lay comfortably in a shallow pool of water.I have a history of serious neurological conditions.I do not want to participate in floatation-REST sessions.I do not have any communicable diseases like HIV or hepatitis.I am between 18 and 60 years old.I haven't taken any psychoactive drugs or laxatives in the last week.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Floating
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Minnesota
Wisconsin
What site did they apply to?
Medical College of Wisconsin
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I have tried several different medication options and have been in both PHP and IOP treatments at Rogers for my trauma for over five months. I’m now in community care with therapy and DBT group therapy and continue with three medication‘s. My symptoms have been worsening and I could use whatever help I could get.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
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