Neural Correlates of PTSD Prevention With Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in Iraqi Veterans

N/ACompletedNCT01058031

US Department of Veterans Affairs30 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to compare Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to a supportive therapy control group.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

MBSRBEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * PTSD related to OEF/OIF service Exclusion Criteria: * History of brain injury

Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur

Decatur, Georgia, United States

PTSD symptom level measured with the CAPS

Time frame: 3 months

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