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The Effects of Trauma-sensitive Yoga and Tai Chi on Mental Health

NCT04754009 · Status: SUSPENDED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2021-02-24

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Summary

A three-arm randomized control trial design was used to test the effectiveness of (1) Chen Style Tai Chi (TC) and talk therapy; (2) Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and talk therapy in comparison to (3) talk therapy only (control group) on four self-reported mental health outcomes: overall mental health, depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. Secondary outcomes include self-reported measures of resilience, stress, social support, and alcohol consumption. The two research questions driving this research study are as follows:

1. Does TSY and talk therapy significantly lower a) PTSD symptoms and b) comorbid symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health determinants compared to talk therapy alone?
2. Does TC and talk therapy significantly lower a) PTSD symptoms and b) comorbid symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health determinants compared to talk therapy alone?

Conditions

  • Mental Health Wellness 1

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga + TAU

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is a movement-based approach that are used to integrate both mind and body, and promote body awareness and acceptance for those who have been exposed to traumatic events and currently experience trauma symptoms.

BEHAVIORAL

Chen Style Tai Chi + TAU

Chen Style Practical Method tai chi is a martial art that is used as a form of self-defense and to maintain physical health and well-being.

BEHAVIORAL

Treatment as Usual

Consists of traditional talk therapy for mental health.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Northern Iowa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-02-27
Primary Completion
2021-04-30
Completion
2021-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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