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Prevention study for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Official title Interest of Cardiac Coherence in the Prevention of Chronic Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04701723
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- ThThe aim of this study is to determinate the potential benefits of a respiratory training program (cardiac coherence, CC) in patients suffering from acute stress disorder, after a potentially traumatic event. Using this method is supposed to prevent the onset of chronic post traumatic stress disorder after 3 months.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- patients seen at medico-psychological emergency cell
- patients with an acute stress disorder, diagnosed by DSM-5
- patients who have experienced a potentially traumatic event for the last 3-15 days (vctim or witness)
- patients able to read and write in French language
- person affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme.
You likely can't join if
- patients with respiratory pathology not allowing cardiac coherence training
- patients currently practicing a regular respiratory control technique or within the last 6 months
- patients taking beta-blocker, betamimetic, anti-arrhythmic, opioid, antidepressant
- patients with a pacemaker or suffering from severe cardiac illness
- patients with non-stabilized psychiatric disorder at inclusion
- patient taking benzodiazepine unable to wean off in the week following the inclusion
See the full eligibility criteria
- patients seen at medico-psychological emergency cell
- patients with an acute stress disorder, diagnosed by DSM-5
- patients who have experienced a potentially traumatic event for the last 3-15 days (vctim or witness)
- patients able to read and write in French language
- person affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme.
- person who agrees to participate in the study
- patients with respiratory pathology not allowing cardiac coherence training
- patients currently practicing a regular respiratory control technique or within the last 6 months
- patients taking beta-blocker, betamimetic, anti-arrhythmic, opioid, antidepressant
- patients with a pacemaker or suffering from severe cardiac illness
- patients with non-stabilized psychiatric disorder at inclusion
- patient taking benzodiazepine unable to wean off in the week following the inclusion
- patients with addiction
- patients with a cognitive deficit
- patients under guardianship or curatorship, under judicial supervision
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Saint-Paul, Reunion
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 - 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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Saint-Paul, Reunion. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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