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Behavioral Intervention

Lifestyle Intervention for PTSD-Related Heart Disease Risk (I - CHAT Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Jeffrey Kibler, PhD
Research Sponsored by Nova Southeastern 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 1 year
Awards & highlights

I - CHAT Trial Summary

This trial will test if a lifestyle intervention can reduce heart disease risk in those with PTSD. It could help improve cardiovascular health.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with PTSD who are either overweight or not engaging in moderate physical activity at least five times a week. It's not suitable for those unable to exercise at a low-to-moderate level, like walking.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if a healthy lifestyle program designed for adults with PTSD and cardiovascular risks can improve heart health. Participants will receive standard care plus this special cognitive-behavioral lifestyle intervention.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves lifestyle changes and increased physical activity, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or injury from exercise.

I - CHAT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Physical activity
Secondary outcome measures
Arterial Stiffness

I - CHAT Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Healthy lifestyle intervention
Group II: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Standard care (psychotherapy)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nova Southeastern UniversityLead Sponsor
89 Previous Clinical Trials
11,427 Total Patients Enrolled
Jeffrey Kibler, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorNova Southeastern University

Media Library

Lifestyle / Healthy Behavior Intervention (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05700201 — N/A
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Study Groups: Intervention, Control
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Lifestyle / Healthy Behavior Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05700201 — N/A
Lifestyle / Healthy Behavior Intervention (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05700201 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are any new participants being accepted at this time for the research project?

"Affirmative. The information found on clinicaltrials.gov attests that this research study is currently enrolling participants; the trial was first posted on September 1st 2022 and updated most recently on January 17th 2023. This experiment seeks to allocate 216 patients across one medical site."

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How many individuals are invited to participate in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is actively seeking participants. It was initially posted in September of 2022 and last modified on January 17th 2023. A total of 216 patients need to be enrolled from 1 site for the trial to take place."

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~129 spots leftby Aug 2026