Identification of an 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 pre-deployment 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 from Army National Guard and/or Reserve members within 12 months of OIF/OEF deployment. We plan to consent up to 600 soldiers in order to complete 500 pre-deployment assessments. 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. Major Findings: There are no findings to report at this time. Project Status: Pre-deployment baseline assessments are completed and the data is being prepared for analysis. Potential Impact: The products from this study will include an objective model for PTSD risk assessment and evidence to support specific pre-deployment PSTD resiliency training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA555167
Entities
People
- Jeffrey M. Pyne
- Regina Stanley
Organizations
- Biomedical Research Foundation