Post-Traumatic Stress DisordersEarly Phase 1NCT01327690
Mental Health in Veterans and Families After Group Therapies
A Early Phase 1 study testing CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) in people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, run by Soul Medicine Institute at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) and associated mental health conditions affect both veterans and their family members. This study investigates whether group therapy using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) produce reductions in PTSD and comorbid symptoms. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- What is being tested?
- CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 31 Dec 2010to 31 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- The ability to follow instructions, complete written forms, and provide informed consent. Subjects are required to be literate and understand English.
- Physically healthy.
- Active duty military service, veterans, and their family members.
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Soul Medicine Institute
Santa Rosa, California, 95404
Christine Cramer, 707-237-6951, chriscr@sonic.net
About this study
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) and associated mental health conditions affect both veterans and their family members. This study investigates whether group therapy using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) produce reductions in PTSD and comorbid symptoms.
- Conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Being tested
- CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- Medical subject headings
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)Behavioural
CBT group therapy sessions
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)Behavioural
Group therapy sessions using EFT
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Wait List | No intervention | Wait Period corresponding in length to treatment period |
| EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) | Experimental | EFT group therapy sessions. Receives: Behavioral: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) |
| CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) | Active comparator | CBT group therapy sessions Receives: Behavioral: CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Symptom Levels
Symptoms are measured before the first group therapy session. Symptom levels are also recorded immediately after the last group session, and at follow-up points: one, three, six, and twelve months later.
Measured: Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention, with one, three, six, and twelve month follow-ups
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Study start31 Dec 2010
- Primary completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Post-Traumatic Stress DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Soul Medicine Institute
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dawson Church, Soul Medicine Institute
- Investigators
- Dawson Church, PhD, Principal investigator, Soul Medicine Institute
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01327690
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SMI-GROUP-12/10/10
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Jan 2011
- Last updated
- 27 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mental Health in Veterans and Families After Group Therapies
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01327690
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SMI-GROUP-12/10/10
- Conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Soul Medicine InstituteUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 31 Dec 2010 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) and associated mental health conditions affect both veterans and their family members. This study investigates whether group therapy using EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) produce reductions in PTSD and comorbid symptoms.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Wait List | No intervention | –Wait Period corresponding in length to treatment period |
| EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) | Experimental | Behavioral: EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)EFT group therapy sessions. |
| CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) | Active comparator | Behavioral: CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)CBT group therapy sessions |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- The ability to follow instructions, complete written forms, and provide informed consent. Subjects are required to be literate and understand English.
- Physically healthy.
- Active duty military service, veterans, and their family members.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)CBT group therapy sessions | Behavioural | CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) |
| EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)Group therapy sessions using EFT | Behavioural | EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) |
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Symptom Levels
Time frame: Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention, with one, three, six, and twelve month follow-ups
Symptoms are measured before the first group therapy session. Symptom levels are also recorded immediately after the last group session, and at follow-up points: one, three, six, and twelve months later.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Apr 2026.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Dawson Church, PhD principal investigator
Soul Medicine Institute
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Early Phase 1 study testing CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) in people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, run by Soul Medicine Institute at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Early Phase 1 (sometimes called Phase 0) studies give a very small amount of a treatment to a few people, mainly to see how the body handles it.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Dawson Church (707 237 6951, dawsonchurch@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from Baseline PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Symptom Levels (time frame: Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention, with one, three, six, and twelve month follow-ups). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Apr 2026.