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Filter by:Many survivors of the intensive care unit (ICU) suffer from persistent symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, the investigators will test the impact of mindfulness to address this distress.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has traditionally been attributed only to a collapsible upper airway. However, it is increasingly recognized that multiple additional non-anatomical mechanisms contribute to the disease. Higher rates of OSA in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than in those without PTSD have been reported however the mechanism behind this increased prevalence has not been investigated. Our hypothesis is that patients with PTSD have a predisposition to OSA due to a lower respiratory arousal threshold (wake up too easily) than patients without PTSD. The goal of this project will be to study and compare the ArTH in patients with PTSD and those without. In addition, we plan to see whether medications can be used to increase the arousal threshold and treat OSA in patients with PTSD.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant personal and societal burden. The purpose of this study is to examine genetic, epigenetic, behavioral, and brain activity changes related to PTSD dysfunction and recovery before and after treatment with Cognitive Processing Therapy.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a computerized training, "Cognitive Bias Modification" targetting appraisals (CBM-App), can reduce dysfunctional appraisals of trauma in patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), compared to a control condition. Other outcomes measured include symptoms of PTSD and trauma-relevant dysfunctional cognitions. Participants are recruited from inpatients with PTSD admitted to the Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LWL University Clinic of Ruhr University of Bochum.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an often severe and frequently disabling condition. It is associated with compromised health, early mortality, and substantial economic costs. PTSD is common in VA primary care patients; however, brief, effective treatments for PTSD are not available in the primary care setting. Instead, patients with PTSD are referred to mental health settings, yet many patients do not accept these referrals or do not adequately engage in such services. Thus, this project seeks to improve health care for Veterans by testing the effectiveness of a primary care-based treatment called clinician-supported PTSD Coach. In this treatment a primary care mental health clinician guides patients in using the PTSD Coach mobile app to learn about PTSD symptoms, treatment options, and strategies to cope with common PTSD-related concerns. If this treatment is found to be effective at reducing PTSD symptoms and increasing use of mental health care, it will provide a tremendous benefit to Veterans with PTSD seen in VA primary care.
Title: PROGnostication of need for REhabilitation and Special Support after Intensive Care Unit Stay - a multinational, observational study Objectives: 1. To investigate associations between potential risk factors (premorbid factors, in-ICU treatments/diagnoses and patient status at ICU discharge) and three-month physical and psychological outcome in ICU survivors. 2. Based on the associations between identified risk factors and adverse outcomes, create and validate instruments, to be used at ICU discharge, predicting new-onset physical or psychological problems three months after ICU discharge. Study design: Prospective, observational multi centre (10 centres) cohort studies Outcomes: Adverse psychological outcome three months after ICU discharge (Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome-14 (PTSS-14) part B score >45 or Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) subscale score >10). New-onset physical disability, defined as a reduction in Barthel Index ≥10 points compared with 2 weeks prior to hospital admission. Study duration: Recruitment of patients during 2-4 months in the ten study sites. Follow-up of primary endpoints 3 months after ICU discharge. Number of subjects: The aim is to screen all eligible patients and include 600-1000 ICU survivors during the recruitment period. The final number of included patients depends on case-mix in the units and potential exclusions. Population: Adult patients (18 years or older) discharged from ICU.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether war-traumatize male adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems who participate in mind-body skills groups will have improvement in behavioral and emotional problems, aggression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, compared to a wait list control group.
The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and efficacy of an integrated treatment for substance abuse and posttraumatic stress disorder for young adults. The integrated treatment includes two established psychosocial treatments for substance abuse (Contingency Management) and posttraumatic stress disorder (Prolonged Exposure therapy).
The purpose of this study is to compare two ways to stop taking an antidepressant medication and determine whether a faster or slower taper is better tolerated.
This study will determine whether telephone support improves clinical outcomes of veterans who begin outpatient treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either usual care or usual care supplemented by biweekly monitoring and support by telephone during the first 3 months of treatment. Patients in both conditions will be compared on PTSD symptoms, engagement in treatment, violence and drinking at 4 months and 12 months after entering treatment.