A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Meditation Compared to Exposure Therapy and Education Control on PTSD in Veterans

Abstract

This single-blinded, RCT will: 1) evaluate effects of Transcendental Meditation (TM) vs. Prolonged Exposure (PE)and PTSD health education control (EC), using the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) (primary outcome);2) evaluate effects of TM vs. controls on PTSD symptoms (PCL-M), depressive symptoms and other psychological distress measures, quality of life, and physiological/biochemical stress markers; and 3) evaluate treatment compliance. The study will enroll 210 subjects (70 per group). The VA San Diego is the field site with testing conducted at 0 and 3 months The research will provide data on the feasibility and efficacy of TM as an alternative therapy for PTSD. Our collaborative group (Maharishi University of Management Research Institute, VA San Diego Healthcare System, University of California at San Diego) has made excellent progress. We are close to target for randomization, with 200 subjects randomized (target of 210) and have good treatment compliance, with over 70%treatment sessions attended. Post-testing compliance is greater than 80%. NCE was requested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1023990

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  • Sanford Nidich

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  • Biomedical Research
  • California
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  • Depression
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