Clinical trials: Veterans
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Mind-Body Intervention for Veterans With PTSD
This pilot project evaluates the efficacy of a mind-body awareness training intervention, Mind-Body Bridging (MBB), in veteran patients with PTSD and comorbid symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02224989
- Testing
- Mind-Body Bridging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Knee Osteoarthritis
Telehealth Stepped Exercise Program for Rural Veterans With Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this study is to evaluate a telehealth Stepped Exercise Program for Knee OsteoArthritis (STEP-KOA) among rural veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT04775589
- Testing
- Stepped Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Durham VA Medical Center
Psychological Distress, Depression
Peer Intervention to Improve Access Among Rural Women Veterans With Psychological Distress and Unmet Social Needs
This research project will refine and evaluate delivery of a peer-delivered evidence-based intervention to improve perceived access and actual engagement with mental health treatment and social resource service use among rural…
- Conditions
- Psychological Distress, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety
- Trial name
- EMBER (NCT05477706)
- Testing
- Personalized Support for Progress (PSP), Tailored Referral (TR)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Syracuse VA Medical Center
Gulf War Illness
Collaborative Specialty Care for Gulf War Illness
Gulf War Veterans (GWVs) with Gulf War Illness (GWI) do not receive the care they should in the Veterans Affairs (VA). The investigators' data show 70% of GWVs with Gulf War Illness (GWI) do not receive treatment recommendations…
- Trial name
- NCT04403295
- Testing
- Collaborative Specialty Care, e-consultation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 281 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
Evaluating Three Grams Daily Valacyclovir in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C and HSV-2 Infection (Phase I)
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of valacyclovir on patients who have hepatitis C and antibodies to herpes simplex type-2. Herpes simplex type 2 is a virus which causes genital herpes.
- Trial name
- NCT01453075
- Testing
- Valacyclovir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depression, Parkinson's Disease
Telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Parkinson's Disease (PD)
When Veterans with Parkinson's disease (PD) suffer from depression, they are more likely to experience disease complications, interpersonal difficulties with caregivers, and poorer quality of life.
- Trial name
- TH-CBT (NCT02475954)
- Testing
- TH-CBT, Standard Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorders
CAP: Doxazosin in the Treatment of Co-Occurring PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorders
The proposed study will examine the efficacy of doxazosin in the treatment of PTSD and alcohol use disorder or substance use disorders.
- Trial name
- Doxazosin (NCT02500602)
- Testing
- doxazosin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder
Topiramate and Prolonged Exposure
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur, and having both disorders is associated with greater psychological and functional impairment than having either disorder alone.
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT03176953)
- Testing
- topiramate, prolonged exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
PTSD
Acceptability and Feasibility of Apollo in Veterans With a History of PTSD
The proposed investigation is an open label pilot study intended to establish the acceptability and feasibility of the Apollo in a population of Veterans. Exploratory data regarding biological signatures will also be collected.
- Trial name
- Apollo PTSD (NCT05019651)
- Testing
- Apollo Wearable System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Lisa Brenner
Amputation of Lower Limb
Personalized Prosthetic Foot Prescription and Rehabilitation for Veterans With Lower Limb Loss
The goal of clinical trial is to assess an integrated, patient-centered strategy combining user preference-based prosthetic foot prescription and subsequent targeted physical therapy to maximize satisfaction and mobility outcomes…
- Trial name
- OPORP (NCT06844305)
- Testing
- Prosthetic foot, Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Aging
Mindfulness Training in Healthy Older Veterans
Evidence shows the positive effects of Brain Health \& Wellness classes in younger individuals. The proposed study investigates the usefulness of these classes in older Veterans aged 50-85.
- Trial name
- MTGHOV (NCT02816723)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Brain Health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Combat Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Treatment of Older Veterans With Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This project represents the first randomized clinical trial of psychotherapy for older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It will compare relaxation training (RT) to prolonged exposure therapy (PE).
- Trial name
- NCT00539279
- Testing
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Relaxation Training (RT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Airway Disease
Airway Pressure and Lumen Changes During NIV With Flexible Bronchoscopy
Introduction: The non-invasive ventilation (NIV) of continuous nasopharyngeal O2 with intermittent close/open nose and abdomen compression (PO2-NC-AC) can provide effective oxygenation, ventilation and circulation.
- Trial name
- NCT03666403
- Testing
- NIV rate: 0/min, NIV rate: 10-20/min, NIV rate: 5-10/min
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Sleep Disorders
Imagery Rescripting for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Rural Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Many service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have difficulties adjusting back to civilian life. Research shows that symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are particularly high in returning Operation…
- Trial name
- NCT00837382
- Testing
- MEDVAMC Nightmare Treatment, Telepsychiatry Nightmare Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Bipolar Disorder, Cardiovascular Disease
Self-Management Addressing Heart Disease Risk Trial
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether or not people with bipolar disorder can reduce their risk of heart disease and related conditions by having a Care Manager provide self management and care management.
- Trial name
- SMAHRT (NCT00499096)
- Testing
- Chronic care model for Bipolar Disorder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Exercise Training to Improve PTSD Symptoms and Health in Older Veterans
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military Veterans and is more than just a psychological condition; PTSD has profound negative impacts on health, function, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04199182
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Healthy Aging Attention Control (HA-ATC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Pain
Managing Chronic Pain in Veterans With Substance Use Disorders
The proposed project will provide crucial data on the effectiveness of a pain management intervention designed for veterans with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00982410
- Testing
- cognitive-behavioral treatment, educational supportive group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Chronic Insomnia
Integrated CBT-I and PE on Sleep and PTSD Outcomes (Impact Study)
This study aims to examine whether integrating insomnia and PTSD treatment will enhance sleep, PTSD, and quality of life outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT02774642
- Testing
- CBTI-PE, Hygiene-PE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury; Concussion
CORE (Cognitive Optimization Through Rehabilitation and Education) Study
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) affects millions of individuals worldwide every year. It has long been thought that the vast majority of individuals who sustain a mTBI experience natural recovery with little or no intervention…
- Trial name
- CORE (NCT06859996)
- Testing
- Tools for Rehabilitation and Cognitive Care (On-TRACC), Brain Health psychoeducation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 354 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Increasing Activity for Veterans With PTSD
The proposed work will be a key step forward in fulfilling the mission of VA RR\&D to restore function and enable social reintegration for Veterans.
- Trial name
- I CARE for Vet (NCT04383496)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development