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NCT Number: NCT02857751

Evaluation of Outcomes Following Surf Therapy

The current study evaluates psychological and physical health outcomes for active-duty service members following participation in an established surf therapy program. Participants complete assessments before and after the surf therapy program, as well as brief assessments before and after each surf therapy session.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Mental Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Naval Medical Center San Diego

San Diego, California, 92134, United States

About this study

The proposed study would evaluate whether an existing surf therapy program that is part of the Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) Wellness Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), significantly reduces both psychological symptoms (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety, negative affect, lack of positive affect) and physical symptoms (e.g., pain, sleep) among active-duty service members. Psychological and physical symptoms will be assessed before beginning the surf program and at program completion. In addition, brief assessments of mood and symptoms will be completed before and after each individual surf therapy session.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Active-duty military service members seeking surf therapy at NMCSD and have been medically cleared to participate
  • Diagnosis of either a psychological (e.g., PTSD, depression) or physical (e.g., amputated limb; traumatic brain injury) condition that served as a reason for referral

Exclusion criteria

  • Service members who cannot receive medical clearance to participate in the NMCSD surf therapy program
  • Service members who have previously participated in the NMCSD surf therapy program

Treatment and study plan

Surf therapy

Behavioral

The NMCSD surf therapy program is approximately 6 weeks in duration. Each surf therapy session lasts 2-3 hours and occurs in a group setting that can accommodate up to 20 service members per session. Each service member is paired with a surf instructor who works with him or her each week for the 6-week session. Goals are individually-tailored to the service member (based on participant's level of comfort in the water, experience with surfing, etc.) and can incorporate both physical and psychological objectives.

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8)

    Time frame: From pre- to post-program (e.g., approximately 6-8 weeks)

    Self-reported depression symptoms

Secondary outcomes

  1. Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)

    Time frame: From pre- to post-program (e.g., approximately 6-8 weeks)

    Report of satisfaction with the surf therapy program

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego

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Collaborators

  • Naval Health Research Center

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Health Outcomes Following the NMCSD Surf Therapy Program

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Aug 5, 2016
Registry last updated
Sep 8, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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