Breathwork Intervention for Posttraumatic Stress
Purpose
The goal of this single-site, single-arm pilot study is to examine the impact of breathwork training for posttraumatic stress symptoms in an adult veteran population. Participants will complete a single, in-person breathwork session (2 hours) led by a certified breathwork facilitator and engage in an integration session (30 minute) with a licensed psychologist. Participants will be invited to engage in two, optional, virtual follow up breathwork sessions (40 minute practice each) during weeks 2 and 3 following the in-person breathwork session.
Condition
- PTSD
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- (1) having received a professional diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - (2) being able not to commit to another (new) treatment during the course of the study - (3) understanding English instructions fluently - (4) being 18 and above.
Exclusion Criteria
- (1) having been exposed to breathwork any time in the past - (2) being unable to perform most basic tasks due to PTSD or other mental illness. - (3) Asthma, breathing problems, or a respiratory disorder (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). - (4) Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure/diastolic blood pressure > 150/95), orthostatic hypotension (e.g., issues with fainting), or cardiovascular or peripheral arterial disease. - (5) Current or past diagnosis of a neurological disease (e.g., Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, vasovagal syncope) - (6) Serious psychiatric disorder requiring hospitalization within the past 12 months - (7) Current substance use disorder or history of hospitalization for treatment of a substance use disorder. - (8) Current participation in another research study involving an intervention or treatment. - (9) Currently pregnant - (10) Any significant comorbidities or issues that, in the opinion of the investigators, could interfere with the study or lead to deleterious effects for the participant. - (11) Adults unable to consent - (12) Prisoners
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
|
Experimental Active Treatment |
All participants will be assigned to breathwork. |
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Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
