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Lead
Stony Brook University
With
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC)
Mind-body interventions including relaxation training and other coping skills are effective for patients with both mental and physical health problems. A leading mind-body treatment is the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP) developed at Harvard. This treatment has been shown to reduce both mental and physical health symptoms.
The objective of this study is to adapt the 3RP to WTC responders and test its ability to reduce both PTSD and respiratory symptoms. This treatment will be compared to a Health Enhancement Program that addresses negative health behaviors. The investigators will randomly assign 175 patients with ongoing WTC-related PTSD and respiratory illness to the 3RP or Health Enhancement Program and will assess outcomes immediately after the treatment and at 3 and 6 month follow-ups.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
PCL score equal to or greater than 35
2 or more lower respiratory symptoms
You may not be if
Regular elicitation of the relaxation response
History of psychosis
Current unmanaged bipolar disorder
History of suicide attempt --OR-- current ideation with plan or intent
Clareo Health | Stress Management Program for World Trade Center (WTC) Responders
