The acceptability and feasibility of a virtual mantram program for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders: mixed method results.
Sean Ferkul, Zena Agabani, Osamu Minami, Jill E Bormann, Bernard Le Foll, Leah Lobo, Ahmed N. Hassan
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies January 2, 2024 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04312-1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Mixed-method design (explanatory sequential design) Longitudinal Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 43 |
| Population | Adults with posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder |
| Intervention | Mantram Repetition Program |
| Duration | 8-week intervention |
| Topics | Addiction Meditation PTSD |
| Keywords | Acceptability Feasibility Mantram Mental health interventions Mindfulness practices Program evaluation Virtual therapy |
| Citations | 8 |
| Registration | NCT05058963 |
| Key points | The virtual Mantram Repetition Program demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and safety for adults with PTSD and SUD, with an 81.4% retention rate and qualitative support for its delivery and practical benefits. |
Abstract
There is a need for expanded options for therapeutic interventions for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The study aimed to examine evidence for the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a virtual Mantram Repetition Program for adults with PTSD and SUD. This project utilized mixed-method design (explanatory sequential design) to collect quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the program in terms of its feasibility and acceptability. The program took place over Webex, an encrypted virtual platform. The group ran over 8 weeks, was 90 min in length, and facilitated by two individuals per cohort. Each group had 4-5 participants given each group cycle. The study used the Mantram Repetition Program which is a brief mindfulness based non-tramua focused group intervention. Out of 43 participants enrolled, 5 people (11.6%) did not commence the program and 8 (18.6%) participants dropped out after commencing the program, resulting in 35 completers (81.4% retention rate). Treatment completion and retention were above 70%. Qualitative data explained several aspects of the program's acceptability including delivery methods, informative material provided and gaining a practical mindful tool to manage symptoms. This study showed quantitative and qualitative evidence of the Mantram Repetition Program's feasibility, acceptability and safety to be used with individuals with PTSD-SUD. Although further evaluation of virtual Mantram Program to control group in longitudinal trials is needed to identify how it compares with other interventions in the field. NCT05058963, (28/09/2021).
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on PTSD, most cited first.
Citations in the library
Cites 4
- Formal mindfulness practice predicts reductions in PTSD symptom severity following a mindfulness-based intervention for women with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice September 16, 2022
- Perceptions of Women With Comorbid PTSD and Substance Use Disorder on Mechanisms Underlying Mindfulness-Based Interventions. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice June 22, 2022
- Individual Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Using Mantram Repetition: A Randomized Clinical Trial. American Journal of Psychiatry October 1, 2018
- Mindfulness-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the treatment literature and neurobiological evidence. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience October 2, 2017