RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07080606

Brief Exposure and Exercise for PTSD.

Brief Exposure and Exercise Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Sponsor

Troy Hubert

Enrollment

6 participants

Start Date

Jun 25, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if 8 sessions of brief exposure and exercise therapy works to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in adults. This study will also learn if participants think brief exposure and exercise therapy is a good and doable treatment. and The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do participants find brief exposure and exercise an acceptable and feasible means of treatment for PTSD? * Does brief exposure and exercise decreases of the severity of PTSD symptoms? Participants will: * Complete weekly questionnaires for 10-14 weeks. * Attend 8 twice weekly exposure therapy and exercise sessions for 4 weeks.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 64 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a combination of short-term trauma-focused therapy (called brief exposure therapy) with moderate-intensity aerobic exercise — such as riding a stationary bike — as a treatment for PTSD. The goal is to see whether pairing exercise with therapy sessions helps people process and recover from traumatic memories more effectively. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 64 years old and speak English fluently - You meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD within the past month - You are not currently in other psychotherapy or are on stable psychiatric medication (at least 4 weeks) - You are physically able to do 25 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a health condition that prevents moderate exercise - You have a lower limb injury that would prevent riding a stationary bike - You have active suicidal ideation, mania, psychosis, or severe substance use in the past 3 months - You are already receiving trauma-focused therapy elsewhere Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBrief exposure therapy and exercise

Treatment provided in this study includes an open label brief imaginal exposure therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and moderate intensity aerobic exercise (i.e., 70-75% max heart rate). Participants all receive 30 minutes of psychotherapy and 25 minutes of exercise.