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Big Mind for Veterans With PTSD

NCT02541630 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2016-04-28

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

A variety of mindfulness-based interventions, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy have been shown to be beneficial for individuals experiencing mood and anxiety symptoms. The aim of this pilot study is to test the feasibility of using a similar intervention, known as Big Mind, for veterans with PTSD and other psychological symptoms.

Big Mind is a method of self-exploration that utilizes a voice dialog technique to help individuals see the world and themselves from a variety of perspectives. The investigators hypothesize that this process will increase mindfulness and decrease self-referential thinking, which is associated with negative affect.

To test the feasibility of using this method, veterans with PTSD will complete a four-week group Big Mind class with a total of four sessions. The investigators will use a single group design with pre and post-intervention measures to assess tolerability and acceptance of the intervention. Secondary outcome measures will evaluate symptom improvement and increased mindfulness.

If this project demonstrates that using this intervention for veterans with PTSD is feasible, then more rigorous clinical trials will be warranted.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Big Mind

mindfulness based intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

    lead FED

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-08-31
Primary Completion
2016-04-30
Completion
2016-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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