Mantram Repetition to Manage PTSD in Veterans
Stress Disorders, Post Traumatic
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stress Disorders, Post Traumatic focused on measuring Randomized Controlled Trial, Intervention Study, Mindfulness, Complementary Therapy, Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics), Spiritual Therapy, Meditation, Qualitative Analysis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Primary diagnosis of PTSD, military related Score of greater or equal to 45 on the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale Read and write English Score of > 50 on PTSD Checklist Has a telephone with answering machine or voice mail to receive study messages Has a Case Manager assigned for usual care Willingness to track medications, relaxation techniques and number of case manager visit Exclusion Criteria: Cognitive impairment including active psychosis, untreated bipolar disorder, dementia or personality disorder that interferes with group participation Presence of active, serious suicidal ideation
Sites / Locations
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm 1: Mantram + Usual Care
Arm 2: Usual Care alone
Mantram Repetition Program for PTSD delivered in this study as 6-week, 90-minute per week that targeted PTSD symptoms. It was offered as an adjunct to usual care consisting of medication and case-management.
Usual care alone is defined as receiving 6 weeks of medication and case management, as needed by each patient. No group meetings.