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Examining the effects of outdoor recreational experiences on military veterans with PTSD

Examining the effects of outdoor recreational experiences on the mental health and well-being of military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN59395217
Enrollment
25
Registered
2020-02-06
Start date
2015-07-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-06-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Mental and Behavioural Disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Interventions

The intervention is designed to deliver an outdoor recreational activity (fishing) in a peer group context and to facilitate opportunities to socialize and to discuss military experience or PTSD exper

Sponsors

University of Essex
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Military veteran 2. Diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Currently receiving psychological therapy for PTSD

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. PTSD symptoms assessed by the PCL-5 at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 months 2. Depression assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 months 3. Anxiety assessed by the General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Perceived stress assessed by the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 months 2. General social functioning assessed by the Work and Social Adjustment scale (WSAS) at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 months 3. Positive change in psychological growth assessed by the Psychological Wellbeing Post-Traumatic Changes Questionnaire (PWB-PTCQ) at baseline, 2 weeks and 4 months

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 17, 2026