A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often difficult to treat, and many patients do not achieve full remission. Complementary and integrative health approaches, such as mindfulness meditation, are intended to be integrated with evidence-based treatment. This study examined the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in the treatment of PTSD in U.S. military veterans.

Methods

Veterans with a diagnosis of PTSD (N=214) were randomly assigned to either 90-minute group MBSR or present-centered group therapy (PCGT) for eight weeks. Follow-up assessments were obtained at baseline and weeks 3, 6, 9 (primary endpoint), and 16.

Results

Both the MBSR and PCGT groups achieved significant improvement in PTSD as measured by the Clinician-Administered PTSD

SUBMITTER: Davis LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8189576 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature