A Hybrid I Evaluation of Integrative Health Care for PTSD

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether which types of integrative care, meaning a combination of psychotherapy and mind-body interventions, lead to the most changes in functioning among Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The main aims are: 1. To evaluate the impact of integrative care approaches on functional outcomes among Veterans with PTSD. 2. To examine factors relevant to the implementation of integrated treatments for PTSD from the perspective of patients, providers and administrators in the VA Healthcare System. Participants will: 1. Complete assessments at the beginning of the study and 12- and 24-weeks later. 2. Engage in 12 weeks of integrated care, with the type being randomly assigned.

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Behavioral
  Yoga and meditation

  12 weekly 60-minute hatha yoga classes and access to video-based training in a portable mantra-based meditation practice

• Behavioral
  Wellness

  12 weekly 60-minute classes to provide education about exercise and nutrition and facilitate lifestyle changes

• Behavioral
  Positive affect

  12 weekly 60-minute classes to teach strategies for increasing positive affect and to provide social connection

• Other
  Information

  Provision of written information about local and national complementary and integrative care resources

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