Testing the role of aerobic exercise in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in U.S. active duty military personnel: a pilot study.

The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if the efficacy of imaginal exposure for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could be improved by adding aerobic exercise. We hypothesized that aerobic exercise would enhance the efficacy of exposure therapy. Active duty service members with clinically significant symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTSD Checklist-Stressor-Specific Version, [PCL-S], ≥25) were randomized into one of four conditions: exercise only; imaginal exposure only; imaginal exposure plus exercise; no exercise/no exposure therapy (control).

STRONG STAR and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD: Shaping the future of combat PTSD and related conditions in military and veteran populations.

The STRONG STAR Consortium (South Texas Research Organizational Network Guiding Studies on Trauma and Resilience) and the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD are interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research consortia focused on the detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid conditions in military personnel and veterans. This manuscript outlines the consortia's state-of-the-science collaborative research model and how this can be used as a roadmap for future trauma-related research. STRONG STAR was initially funded for 5 years in 2008 by the U.

Feasibility study of respiratory function home monitoring for patients with Myasthenia Gravis.

Background: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare and chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness among skeletal muscles responsible for mobility and breathing. Individuals with MG who have difficulty breathing may need to schedule an emergent provider visit where a negative inspiratory force (NIF) measurement test is performed to measure respiratory strength.

Purpose: Examine the feasibility of individuals with MG to perform NIF respiratory function monitoring in the home setting and determine its impact on their perceived quality of life.

Veterans Team Recovery Integrative Immersion Process (Vet TRIIP): A Qualitative Evaluation of Participation and Impact.

Introduction: The Veterans Team Recovery Integrative Immersion Process (Vet TRIIP) is a short-term multi-modality complementary, integrative immersion program for veterans with chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, and related symptoms. Geared toward Veterans, active duty servicemembers, family members, and caregivers, Vet TRIIP aims to honor and empower them to create healthy, happy, and productive civilian lives. This study evaluates the program to determine its impact on the quality of life and ways to improve and develop Vet TRIIP.

Testing a variable-length Cognitive Processing Therapy intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder in active duty military: Design and methodology of a clinical trial.

Combat-related trauma exposures have been associated with increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid mental health conditions. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a 12-session manualized cognitive-behavioral therapy that has emerged as one of the leading evidence-based treatments for combat-related PTSD among military personnel and veterans. However, rates of remission have been less in both veterans and active duty military personnel compared to civilians, suggesting that studies are needed to identify strategies to improve upon outcomes in veterans of military combat.