Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Conditions
Interventions
A 12-week Loving-kindness meditation program(weekly one hour group session, everyday homework)
A 12-week wait-list control(receiving the same 12-wwek LKM program after the waiting period)
Sponsors
Kwansei Gakuin University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) 20 years and older (Adult, Older Adult) 2) Primary diagnosis of PTSD (DSM-5 criteria; confirmed by ADIS-5) 3) Native Japanese speaker 4) Computer with internet access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (a) Severe substance use disorders (assessed by clinical interview) (b)Lifetime history of bipolar I, schizophrenia, schizoaffective or cognitive disorders (assessed by clinical interview) (c)Actively considering plans of suicide or homicide (assessed by clinical interview) (d)Severe physical disorders or cognitive disorders (dementia, severe traumatic Brain Injury) (e) Ongoing psychiatric or psychological treatment for any psychological disorders (f) Other relevant reason decided by the investigators
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The clinical severity of PTSD symptoms measured by the ADIS-5 [ Time Frame: 0 - 3 - 6 - 12 month ] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) The total score of the PCL-5 [ Time Frame: 0 - 3 - 6 - 12 month ] 2) The distress ratings of PTSD intrusion symptoms measured by the ADIS-5 [ Time Frame: 0 - 3 - 6 - 12 month ] 3) Improvements of PTSD symptoms measured by the Clinical Global Impressions Scale [ Time Frame: 0 - 3 - 6 - 12 month ] 4) Psychological indices: Self-Compassion Scale, CLS, FFMQ, PANAS, BDI-2, SWLS, DPES, SES, Social Connectedness Scale [ Time Frame: 0 - 3 - 6 - 12 month ] | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactKohki Arimitsu
Kwansei Gakuin University Department of Psychological Sciences
Outcome results
None listed