NCT01208844

Study of Physical Health for Women With Posttraumatic Stress or Depression

Cardiovascular Risk in Relation to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Young Women

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 59 (actual)
• Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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

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.

Conditions

• Healthy
• Stress, Psychological
• Depression
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorders

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-06-01
• Primary completion: 2012-08-01
• Completion: 2012-08-01
• First posted: 2010-09-24
• Last updated: 2015-04-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States