Identification of Risk Factors for Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Abstract

The primary research aims are to examine the early longitudinal course of PTSD symptoms and test hypotheses regarding risk factors for chronic PTSD in military personnel returning from Iraq or Afghanistan. Recruitment of study subjects began in mid- December 2006 following human subjects' approval. Experience with recruitment efforts has been positive. Eighty-three subjects have participated to date, all completing baseline interviews averaging 3 to 4 hours. Six month and 12 month postreturn follow-up data has been collected on 78 and 14 subjects. Data from the comprehensive interviews are undergoing editing and data entry. Data analyses have not yet begun, given the early phase of the research. The P.I. collaborated with Dr. Audrey Tyrka to procure funding for an add-on study to assess biological markers (genetics and cortisol) as risk factors. Dr. Tyrka's study was funded by the USAMRMC, and recruitment for the add-on study has begun. 41 subjects (91% of those invited) have participated in the biomarkers study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA484656

Entities

People

  • M. T. Shea
  • Norman J. Hebert

Organizations

  • Brown University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Biological Markers
  • Biomedical Research
  • Computers
  • Cortisol
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Group Therapy
  • Hypotheses
  • Information Operations
  • Mental Health
  • Military Personnel
  • National Guard
  • Risk Factors

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology