PTSD study: Art Therapy
Official title Art Therapy and Emotional Well Being in Military Populations With Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05414708
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether art therapy helps people feel better. It also looks at how the brain changes during this time.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a military member with stress symptoms.
- What's involved
- You would do brain scans and fill out forms. You would also meet an art therapist for eight one-hour sessions.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts six to eight months with eleven total visits.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 64
You may be able to join if
- DEERS Eligible
- Active Duty or Veteran separated within the past 10 years
- Significant posttraumatic stress symptoms (score of \>/=31 on the PCL-5)
You likely can't join if
- History of moderate, severe, or penetrating brain injury
- History of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or active suicidal or homicidal ideation
- History of multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, or Alzheimer's disease
- History of stroke or myocardial infarction
- History of brain tumor
- History of seizures
See the full eligibility criteria
- DEERS Eligible
- Active Duty or Veteran separated within the past 10 years
- Significant posttraumatic stress symptoms (score of \>/=31 on the PCL-5)
- History of moderate, severe, or penetrating brain injury
- History of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or active suicidal or homicidal ideation
- History of multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, or Alzheimer's disease
- History of stroke or myocardial infarction
- History of brain tumor
- History of seizures
- Contradictions for MRI (for example, participants will be excluded for pregnancy, metal implants or suspected shrapnel, aneurysm/intracranial clips, cardiac pacemakers or implanted programmable devices or pumps)
- Unable to provide informed consent
- History of previous exposure to art therapy
- Active substance use disorder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Bethesda, Maryland, United States; Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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