Evaluation of Outcomes Following Surf Therapy

Depression Clinical Trial

Official title: Evaluation of Health Outcomes Following the NMCSD Surf Therapy Program

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The current study evaluates psychological and physical health outcomes for active-duty service members following participation in an established surf therapy program. Participants complete assessments before and after the surf therapy program, as well as brief assessments before and after each surf therapy session.

Clinical Trial Description

The proposed study would evaluate whether an existing surf therapy program that is part of the Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) Wellness Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), significantly reduces both psychological symptoms (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety, negative affect, lack of positive affect) and physical symptoms (e.g., pain, sleep) among active-duty service members. Psychological and physical symptoms will be assessed before beginning the surf program and at program completion. In addition, brief assessments of mood and symptoms will be completed before and after each individual surf therapy session. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Depression
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

• NCT number: NCT02857751
• Study type: Observational
• Source: United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
• Status: Completed
• Start date: June 1, 2016
• Completion date: December 31, 2018