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Breathing Meditation Intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating SKY meditation and CPT-C for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic. Completed, enrolled 85 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops as a result of exposure to a traumatic event. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a breathing meditation technique (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga; SKY) provides a treatment benefit that is as effective as the standard intervention. Patients' PTSD symptoms will be monitored before treatment, at the end of treatment, one month after treatment and 12 months after treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) meditation is a standardized, manual-based and replicable program that includes relaxation techniques as well as periods of discussion. The format is a 7-day intensive group class (2 1/2 hours/day intensive format) followed by five weeks of sessions twice per week (1hr/session). SKY meditation incorporates several types of breathing exercises involving arousal and attentional control. Initial breathing exercises are calming and focusing. Subsequent breathing exercises are more fully engaging energizing, allowing the practitioner to focus more fully in each moment.
CPT-C (Cognitive Processing Therapy-cognitive only) is a standardized, manual-based treatment consisting of 12, 60-minute sessions which will be given twice per week. Sessions will focusing on specific issues, learning new therapeutic techniques and setting up homework for the following session including real-life application of learned CPT techniques.