Breathing training to help after trauma stress
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether “cardiac coherence” breathing exercises can help prevent ongoing (chronic) post-traumatic stress disorder after a recent traumatic event. It’s meant for people who are newly dealing with an acute stress reaction, soon after the event.
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Who can take part
- You were seen in a mental health emergency service right now
- You’ve had a traumatic event 3 to 15 days ago (as a victim or witness)
- A clinician says you have an acute stress disorder (a diagnosis based on DSM-5 criteria)
- You can read and write in French
- You are covered by a social security program and agree to join the study
- You can do the breathing training safely (no breathing problems that prevent it)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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