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NCT01865123 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Meditation Compared to Exposure Therapy and Education Control on PTSD in Veterans
A NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, sponsored by United States Department of Defense.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 200
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01865123: Completed NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, sponsored by United States Department of Defense.
NCT01865123 is a NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that has completed, run by United States Department of Defense. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 663-participant average among 262 other Post Traumatic Stress Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01865123, a NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, has completed, sponsored by United States Department of Defense.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 200 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program to the more standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Prolonged Exposure (CBT-PE) in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in war Veterans over a three month treatment period.
Primary Outcome
This scale is currently the gold standard for assessing the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using a face-to-face interview with the patient and a professionally trained medical/psychiatric administrator.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Prolonged Exposure
- BEHAVIORAL Transcendental Meditation
- BEHAVIORAL Educational control
Study Locations (1)
California
- San Diego VA Healthcare System - La Jolla
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01865123 record still lists
NCT01865123 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 663-participant average among 262 other Post Traumatic Stress Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Prolonged Exposure is the first listed.
NCT01865123 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01865123 about?
NCT01865123 is a clinical study titled "A Randomized Controlled Trial of Meditation Compared to Exposure Therapy and Education Control on PTSD in Veterans". The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program to the more standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Prolonged Exposure (CBT-PE) in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in war Veterans over a three month treatment period.
What is the current status of trial NCT01865123?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2013-06. Estimated completion is 2016-08.
What conditions does trial NCT01865123 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01865123?
The interventions under investigation include: Prolonged Exposure (BEHAVIORAL), Transcendental Meditation (BEHAVIORAL), Educational control (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01865123?
This trial is sponsored by United States Department of Defense, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01865123 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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