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Can a mindfulness class help veterans with concussion and PTSD?

NCT ID NCT06150196

Symptom relief Sponsor: East Bay Institute for Research and Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers are comparing two 9-week group classes for veterans who have a history of mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. One class teaches mindfulness, meditation, and yoga; the other teaches how the brain works and recovers after injury. The study measures changes in daily functioning and mental health to see which approach helps more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction class, a 9-week program of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga
What this could lead to
If the mindfulness class helps more, it could give veterans with concussion and PTSD a low-cost group program to improve daily functioning. It could also guide which wellness classes clinics offer first.
What could go wrong
This is a small behavioral study, so results may not hold for all veterans or other groups. Class-based programs depend on attendance, and benefits may fade without continued practice.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

117 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * 18-75 years old * chronic history (\>6 months) of one or more mTBIs * current diagnosis of PTSD * at least one self-reported cognitive symptom Exclusion criteria: * no history of other neurologic disease (e.g., tumor, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's) * no history of major brain surgery * no history of moderate or severe TBI * no active alcohol or drug dependence or abuse within previous 30 days * no history of severe psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia) * no current suicidal ideation/risk * no clinically severe medical illness requiring treatment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Brain Concussion post-traumatic stress disorder traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Brain injury traumatic mild Post-traumatic stress disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Northern California Health Care System

    Martinez, California, 94553, United States

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