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Study of Physical Health for Women With Posttraumatic Stress or Depression

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified August 2010 by Nova Southeastern University.
Recruitment status was  Recruiting
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Information provided by:
Nova Southeastern University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01208844
First received: August 30, 2010
Last updated: July 19, 2011
Last verified: August 2010
History of Changes
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to obtain a better understanding of how stress is related to health risks.


Condition
Healthy
Stress, Psychological
Depression
Posttraumatic Stress Disorders

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
Official Title: Cardiovascular Risk in Relation to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Young Women

Resource links provided by NLM:

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Nova Southeastern University:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Number of Cardiovascular Risk Factors [ Time Frame: Single assessment timepoint ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    This primary outcome will be assessed at the second study visit (1-7 days from first study visit for those who are eligible).


Estimated Enrollment: 150
Study Start Date: June 2008
Estimated Study Completion Date: August 2012
Estimated Primary Completion Date: August 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts
Posttraumatic Stress
Depression
Healthy

Detailed Description:

Participants complete up to two study visits of approximately 3-4 hours each. The first study visit involves an interview about life experiences and emotions. If the participant is eligible for the second assessment, the average length of time between visit 1 and visit 2 will be 1-7 days. The second visit included physical measurements such as cholesterol and blood pressure, performing math and speaking tasks, and surveys to help us learn about healthy behaviors and emotions. No further follow-up of participants is conducted beyond the two study visits.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 50 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Community sample, psychology clinics

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pre-menopausal
  • Must be able to speak and read English fluently

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Specific medications and chronic diseases
  • History of heart attack (myocardial infarction)
  • Pregnant or given birth in last 3 months
  • Peri-menopausal or post-menopausal
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01208844

Contacts
Contact: Jeffrey L Kibler, PhD 954-262-5942 whs.nsu@gmail.com
Contact: Jeffrey L Kibler, PhD kibler@nova.edu

Locations
United States, Florida
Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University Recruiting
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 33314-7796
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey L Kibler, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Steven Gold, PhD            
Sub-Investigator: Mindy Ma, PhD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Nova Southeastern University
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey L Kibler, PhD Nova Southeastern University
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Jeffrey L. Kibler, PhD, Nova Southeastern University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01208844     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: CPS06230812Exp., 1R15HL085121-01A2
Study First Received: August 30, 2010
Last Updated: July 19, 2011
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorders, Traumatic
Stress, Psychological
 Behavioral Symptoms
Mood Disorders
Mental Disorders
Anxiety Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 18, 2013