The Effect of EFT on Psychological States in a Veterans Population
The Effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) on Psychological States in a Veterans Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
A need exists to find fast yet effective treatment protocols for the large number of US military service personnel coming back from Iraq with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a variety of co-occurring psychological problems. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) has demonstrated promise as a PTSD treatment in pilot studies. This study examines the effects of six sessions of EFT coaching on veterans who score at or above the military cutoff point for PSTD. Subjects are also assessed for conditions that often accompany PTSD, such as depression and anxiety. Changes pain, cravings, and physical symptoms are also measured. Assessments are made after six sessions are complete, and again after three and six months.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for early_phase_1
Started Dec 2008
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 27, 2008
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 28, 2008
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 1, 2008
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2009
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2010
CompletedApril 25, 2018
April 1, 2018
1 year
August 27, 2008
April 23, 2018
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Scores on the PCL-M (PTSD Symptom Checklist-Military)
One Month Before, At Start, After 3 and 6 Sessions, After 3 and 6 Months
Study Arms (2)
1
EXPERIMENTALStandard of Care plus EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
2
NO INTERVENTIONStandard of Care (SOC)
Interventions
EFT is an exposure therapy with a cognitive component, consisting of recall of a trauma along with a statement of self-acceptance, in combination with touching or tapping on a series of stress reduction points on the body
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Military Service
- Score of 50 or more on the PCL-M (PTSD Checklist-Military)
- The ability to follow instructions and complete written forms
- Under the care of a primary care provider
You may not qualify if:
- A score of 3 or more on questions 34 and 35 of the SA-45
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Soul Medicine Institute
Santa Rosa, California, 95403, United States
Related Publications (1)
Geronilla, L., Minewiser, L., Mollon, P., McWilliams, M., & Clond, M. (2016). EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) remediates PTSD and psychological symptoms in veterans: A randomized controlled replication trial. Energy Psychology: Theory, Research, and Treatment, 8(2), 29-41. doi:10.9769/EPJ.2016.8.2.LG
BACKGROUND
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Conditions
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Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dawson Church, PhD
Soul Medicine Institute
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- early phase 1
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 27, 2008
First Posted
August 28, 2008
Study Start
December 1, 2008
Primary Completion
December 1, 2009
Study Completion
May 1, 2010
Last Updated
April 25, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-04