At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Veterans (male and female) aged 18-75 physically able to participate in exercise
- ✓Meet criteria for PTSD of at least 3 months duration, OR CAPS-5 score ≥23
- ✕Active psychosis or mania in past 5 years
- ✕Severe drug or alcohol use disorder within past 6 months
- ✕Prominent suicidal or homicidal ideation
- ✕Current exposure to recurrent trauma or exposure within past 3 months
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Improving Mind/Body Health and Functioning With Integrative Exercise
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Veterans Group Exercise (VGX) and Illness Management and Recovery for Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic. Completed, enrolled 84 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
There is evidence demonstrating that aerobic exercise improves many symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including; anxiety, depression, insomnia, and cognition. With the goal of using exercise as a rehabilitation therapy for Veterans with PTSD, a team of scientists and doctors developed a 12-week exercise program, combining aerobic and strength training with concentration training and mindful breathing techniques. The initial pilot study suggested that Integrative Exercise may improve overall quality of life, sleep quality, cardiovascular fitness, and PTSD symptoms. This new study will help determine the effectiveness of Integrative Exercise compared to health education classes. The overall goal is to determine if integrative exercise is an effective rehabilitation intervention for combat Veterans with PTSD.
Study Details
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Interventions
Integrative Exercise incorporates elements of strength training, flexibility, cardiovascular training, and controlled breathing exercises.
Illness Management and Recovery is an educational program focused on helping individuals more effectively manage their illnesses to pursue their personal recovery goals. The classes include the following topic areas which have been adapted for use in PTSD: recovery, practical facts about PTSD, stress-vulnerability, building social support, medications for PTSD, drug and alcohol use, reducing relapse, coping with stress, coping with persistent symptoms, getting needs met in the VA healthcare system, and living a healthy lifestyle.