This study is looking at how ear acupuncture and mindfulness therapy can help service members and veterans who are experiencing emotional distress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will receive a one-time ear acupuncture treatment (NADA protocol) and weekly 30-minute virtual mindfulness therapy sessions. Researchers will measure changes in emotional distress, specifically anger, at the start of the study, after two weeks, and after four weeks. To join, you must be an active duty service member or veteran between 18 and 65 years old, have certain scores on PTSD and emotional distress questionnaires, and agree to participate in mindfulness therapy. The study aims to enroll 66 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design

This study plans to enroll 66 participants to assess the effects of ear acupuncture and mindfulness therapy. It is an interventional study, but details like randomization or blinding are not specified.

What's involved

You would receive a one-time ear acupuncture treatment and participate in weekly 30-minute virtual mindfulness therapy sessions. Your emotional distress levels will be measured at the start, after two weeks, and after four weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your emotional distress will be measured at baseline, after two weeks, and after four weeks.

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