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The Warrior Wellness Study: A Randomized Controlled Exercise Trial for Older Veterans with PTSD
Katherine S Hall1,2, Miriam C Morey1,2, Jean C Beckham3,4
1VA Durham Healthcare System, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Durham, NC.
Summary
This study investigated the Warrior Wellness program, a 12-week exercise intervention for older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program aims to improve PTSD symptoms and cardiovascular endurance in this underserved population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly impacts military veterans, particularly older adults who may experience chronic symptoms and associated negative health outcomes.
- While exercise benefits physical and mental health, its effects on older veterans with PTSD remain under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development, design, and implementation of the Warrior Wellness exercise pilot study.
- To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a 12-week supervised exercise intervention for older veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
Main Methods:
- Recruitment of veterans aged 60 and above with a DSM-V diagnosis of PTSD.
- Randomization into either the Warrior Wellness intervention (12 weeks, 3 sessions/week, multi-component exercise) or usual care.
- Assessment of primary outcomes (PTSD symptoms, cardiovascular endurance) at baseline and 12 weeks; exploration of adherence factors.
Main Results:
- Hypothesized improvements in PTSD symptoms and cardiovascular endurance for the Warrior Wellness group compared to usual care.
- Exploration of factors influencing adherence to the exercise program.
Conclusions:
- The Warrior Wellness study aims to provide crucial evidence on the potential of exercise interventions for improving health outcomes in older veterans with PTSD.
- Findings will inform future larger-scale trials and interventions for this population.
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