Exercise study for PTSD and heart health
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a supervised exercise program can improve heart health in people with PTSD. It may help reduce your risk of heart disease.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have experienced a traumatic event and have PTSD symptoms.
- You have heart disease, early signs of heart disease (like plaque in arteries), or at least 2 risk factors (high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or smoking).
- You are not currently in a structured exercise program.
- You are not taking certain heart medications like beta-blockers or high-dose statins.
- You do not have a history of stroke, brain surgery, or seizures.
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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