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NCT01229904 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Guitars for Vets: Evaluating Psychological Outcome of a Novel Music Therapy
A NA study, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT01229904 is a NA study that has completed, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.
The verdict
NCT01229904, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Post traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) is a common condition for persons who have served in the Armed services during combat or deployment. Treatments include medications, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other social support mechanisms. Our aim in this project is to critically evaluate the effects of a novel music therapy intervention on the symptoms of PTSD. Estimates developed by the Global Burden of Disease Study reveal that mental illness accounts for over 15% of the burden of disease on health and productivity in established market economies--more than the disease burden caused by all cancers combined.\[1\] Perhaps no industry has had the burden of mental disorders affect its labor force as severely and pervasively as the Armed Forces. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common sequelae of severe emotional trauma that is often associated with combat exposure. The condition has been well documented in returning soldiers and is characterized by recurrent and distressing thoughts and feelings related to the trauma, persistent avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and increased arousal that disturbs sleep, concentration, and the ability to modulate anger. Persons suffering from PTSD often have difficulty relating to others, leading to loneliness and isolation, which further intensifies their psychiatric symptoms. Current treatment options for PTSD include psychotherapy, medication management, or a combination of those. Although these treatments have been shown to be effective, returning soldiers are often hesitant to seek and adhere to mental health therapies. PTSD-related avoidance, including difficulty trusting, may serve as a barrier to seeking or completing treatments. Furthermore, some PTSD medications have unacceptable side-effects in some individuals. The need is great, therefore, to identify and promote safe, effective strategies for self-management of PTSD among Veterans.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL music therapy with guitar lessons
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01229904 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which music therapy with guitar lessons is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01229904 about?
NCT01229904 is a clinical study titled "Guitars for Vets: Evaluating Psychological Outcome of a Novel Music Therapy". Post traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) is a common condition for persons who have served in the Armed services during combat or deployment. Treatments include medications, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other social support mechanisms. Our aim in this project is to critically evaluate the effects...
What is the current status of trial NCT01229904?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2010-10. Estimated completion is 2011-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01229904?
The interventions under investigation include: music therapy with guitar lessons (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01229904?
This trial is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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