The Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Nova Southeastern University
Summary
This project examines the impact of a healthy lifestyle intervention, specifically designed for adults with posttraumatic stress and identified cardiovascular risks.
Description
Considerable research has indicated strong associations between posttraumatic stress and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to show patterns of elevated CVD risk earlier in life than in the general population. The need for developing effective interventions for CVD risk-reduction in PTSD is increasingly evident. In comparison to the cumulative evidence concerning elevated CVD risk in PTSD, relatively little research has addressed CVD risk-reduction in this population. Adjunctive treatments, such as health behavior interventions, may be…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * PTSD symptoms * overweight OR less than 30 min. of moderate physical activity 5 times per week Exclusion Criteria: * cannot exercise at a low-moderate level (walking)
Interventions
- BehavioralLifestyle / Healthy Behavior Intervention
12-session healthy lifestyle program focused on physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
- Otherstandard care
Standard care (psychotherapy)
Location
- College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, Florida