Evaluation of a Yoga Intervention for PTSD
Abstract
Objective: This pilot study was designed to ascertain whether yoga is a feasible and effective intervention to reduce PTSD symptoms in service men and women with PTSD. Methods: Active-duty or veteran military service men and women were recruited through public advertising and VA patient populations. The yoga intervention was a 10-week, twice-weekly, 90- minute yoga intervention, with a 15-minute daily home practice. The primary outcome measure is the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) at pre- and post-intervention. Results: The single armed trial cohorts of subjects (n = 10) have completed the intervention and the CAPS at baseline and post-treatment. Mean change was 18.2, indicating a statistically (t = 2.822; p = .019) and clinically significant reduction in PTSD symptoms with a 25% drop on CAPS scores. The group mean of CAPS scores at baseline was M = 70.40 (SD = 21.60), which fell in the severe PTSD symptomatology range. Post-intervention, mean CAPS score was M = 52.20 (SD = 24.10), which fell in the moderate/PTSD threshold range. Effect sizes fall into the range of existing treatments. Recruitment and treatment is continuing with a randomized controlled trial design using a waitlist control group. Conclusion: These data suggest that yoga is feasible and efficacious for PTSD treatment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA553895
Entities
People
- Sat B. Khalsa
Organizations
- Brigham and Women's Hospital