The Effect of EFT on Psychological States in a Veterans Population
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
| Updated: | 4/27/2018 |
| Start Date: | December 2008 |
| End Date: | May 2010 |
The Effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) on Psychological States in a Veterans Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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.
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.
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. This study examines the effects of six
sessions of EFT coaching on a veterans population. The sample will recruited from clients of
practitioners who are coaching veterans. Participants will be assessed for PTSD and other
psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression. Evaluations will be made using
well-validated instruments, the SA-45 (Symptom Assessment 45) and the PCL-M (Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder Checklist - Military). Those meeting the military's criterion for a
PTSD-positive assessment on the PCL-M will be randomized into two groups. A wait list control
group continues to receive Standard of Care (SOC) from their current healthcare provider. The
experimental group receives SOC plus EFT coaching. A baseline measurement is obtained
approximately thirty days in advance of coaching, when subjects apply to participate in the
study, and again immediately before coaching begins. Participants are assessed after three
sessions and six sessions, to determine symptom changes at these milestones. Followup
assessments occur three months and six months post-coaching. Pain levels, alcohol use,
recreational drug use, and prescription drug dosages are also tracked, in order to determine
any correlation between participant characteristics and psychological symptom change. Data
will also be analyzed to determine if there are outcome differences between participants
receiving EFT from life coaches, and those whose EFT coaching is delivered by licensed
psychologists or social workers.
military service personnel coming back from Iraq with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
and a variety of co-occurring psychological problems. This study examines the effects of six
sessions of EFT coaching on a veterans population. The sample will recruited from clients of
practitioners who are coaching veterans. Participants will be assessed for PTSD and other
psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression. Evaluations will be made using
well-validated instruments, the SA-45 (Symptom Assessment 45) and the PCL-M (Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder Checklist - Military). Those meeting the military's criterion for a
PTSD-positive assessment on the PCL-M will be randomized into two groups. A wait list control
group continues to receive Standard of Care (SOC) from their current healthcare provider. The
experimental group receives SOC plus EFT coaching. A baseline measurement is obtained
approximately thirty days in advance of coaching, when subjects apply to participate in the
study, and again immediately before coaching begins. Participants are assessed after three
sessions and six sessions, to determine symptom changes at these milestones. Followup
assessments occur three months and six months post-coaching. Pain levels, alcohol use,
recreational drug use, and prescription drug dosages are also tracked, in order to determine
any correlation between participant characteristics and psychological symptom change. Data
will also be analyzed to determine if there are outcome differences between participants
receiving EFT from life coaches, and those whose EFT coaching is delivered by licensed
psychologists or social workers.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 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
Exclusion Criteria:
- A score of 3 or more on questions 34 and 35 of the SA-45
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