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Outcomes of a Holistic Yoga Program Designed to Relieve PTSD (RELIEVE Trial)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Holistic Yoga Program and Wellness Lifestyle Program for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic. Completed, enrolled 212 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Given the limited effectiveness of current treatments and the burden PTSD places on Veterans, civilians and clinicians, this research aims to compare the effects of a standardized, traditional, holistic yoga intervention (postures, breathing, deep muscle contraction and relaxation practices) with a wellness program (wellness topics and physical activity) on PTSD symptoms.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The Holistic Yoga Program (HYP) (postures, breathing practices, deep muscle contraction practices, relaxation) is a 16 week, 90 minute weekly group intervention.
The Wellness Lifestyle Program (WLP) is a 16 week, 90 minute weekly group intervention consisting of low intensity walking with didactics about wellness topics.