Identification of and At-risk Interventions for Pre-deployment Psychophysiologic Predictors of Post-deployment Mental Health Outcomes
Abstract
The primary objectives of this proposal are to develop objective pre-deployment predictors of PTSD and test two pre-deployment resiliency interventions. Objective predictors include: 1) physiologic reactivity to combat-related virtual reality environments and white noise startle and 2) cognitive bias assessment. We also will test two predeployment resiliency interventions: 1) video game-based heart rate variability biofeedback training and 2) computerized cognitive bias training. Objective assessment and training measures are more reliably measured and could be early indicators of resilience/vulnerability. Study Design: We will collect pre-deployment physiologic reactivity and cognitive bias data on 500 Army National Guard and/or Reserve members within 12 months of OIF/OEF deployment. Subjects will be randomized to one of three groups: heart rate variability biofeedback training, cognitive bias training, or no additional training. Follow-up data will be collected at 3- and 12- months post-deployment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA543920
Entities
People
- Jeffrey M. Pyne
Organizations
- Biomedical Research Foundation