Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Respiratory Training (CGRI) vs Interoceptive Exposure in the Treatment of Transdiagnostic Pathological Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Eligibility Criteria

1. Clinically elevated anxiety

2. Meets DSM-5 criteria for one or more of the following anxiety or trauma-related disorders as their “primary” mental disorder:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Health Anxiety
  • Agoraphobia
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Acute Stress Disorder
  • Adjustment Disorder with primary anxious mood
  • Anxiety Disorder not otherwise specified

3. No current use of psychotropic medications or stable on current medications for at least 6 weeks

4. Age 18+

5. Able to arrange transportation to our laboratory for study appointments

6. English speaking

Exclusion Criteria

1. No history of medical conditions that would contraindicate participation in fear-provocation or respiratory challenges, including:

  • Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Epilepsy
  • Strokes
  • Seizures
  • Pregnant or lactating

2. Not currently receiving other psychological treatment for anxiety.

3. No history of a suicide attempt within the past 6 months.

4. No history of psychosis within the past 6 months.

5. No history of moderate to severe alcohol or substance use disorder (with the exception of nicotine) within the past 3 months.

6. Does not endorse COVID-19 symptoms during the screening phase.

State
Texas

Have you been struggling with anxiety symptoms?

The Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders at the University of Texas at Austin is conducting an intervention study examining how three interventions may be helpful in reducing anxiety symptoms among individuals with anxiety or trauma-related disorders. Participants will be required to come to UT Austin’s campus. Participants who complete all study requirements will be eligible to receive $50 in compensation.

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Ever wonder how PTSD changes the brain? This PTSD Awareness Month,  Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a renowned psychiatrist and ADAA member, sheds light on the fascinating neuroscience behind PTSD in this insightful video. Gain a deeper understanding of the brain's response to trauma and the potential for healing. 

What happens in PTSD, is that the brain goes into the fight and flight mode and is constantly on alert to protect the person from recurrence of the highly dangerous experience. But the problem is that it cannot come down from that state of heightened arousal, even after leaving the dangerous situation, and coming back to the safe life environment. 
by Geralyn Ritter
To me, a survivor of trauma was someone who had been in a gruesome war or was violently abused or someone who was trafficked. I was just in a really bad accident, no one intended to hurt me. I should be happy that I survived when others didn’t and yes I was in pain all the time and I felt lousy, but I was one of the lucky ones. How could I be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder? 
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Major Focus

State
Louisiana

Major Focus's goal is to provide peer and emotional support to Women Veterans. Share self care ideas and instill confidence and esteem to other Women Veterans.

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