Clinical trials: Veterans Health
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Stepping up to Health - for Veterans With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of an internet-mediated pedometer based intervention that is designed to increase walking and improve function among veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT01102777
- Testing
- automated internet-mediated walking program, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mental Health, Depression
Designing a Mobile App to Support Academic Success for Student Veterans
Compared to civilian students in higher education, student Veterans have high rates of mental health disorders (e.g., Depression: 24% vs 12.1%).
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT05344092
- Testing
- VetEd Mobile Application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain Injury Traumatic Mild, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Brain Health & Wellness Classes for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is testing the usefulness of two types of Brain Health \& Wellness classes for Veterans with a history of concussion to improve mental health.
- Trial name
- NCT06150196
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction class, Brain Health Education class
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- East Bay Institute for Research and Education
Smoking Cessation
Tech and Telephone Smoking Cessation Treatment for Young Veterans With PTSD
This project aims to enhance the scalability of an office-based smoking cessation treatment protocol for veterans with PTSD, integrated care (IC), by adapting it to be delivered over the telephone and to incorporate mobile…
- Trial name
- NCT03552978
- Testing
- Tech-Facilitated IC Intervention, VA Quitline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Mental Illness
Evaluating Vocational Materials for Incarcerated Veterans With Mental Illness or Substance Abuse
The purpose of this research is to test the usefulness of a vocational rehabilitation program for veterans with a history of felonies who also have a mental illness or have substance dependency.
- Trial name
- NCT00648115
- Testing
- Basic Vocational Services, Self-Study, Group Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Psychosocial Problem, Psychological Distress
Evaluating Impacts of CSS for Veterans and Their Families in Ukraine
This cluster-randomized controlled trial (c-RCT) evaluates the effectiveness of a brief, single-session psychosocial workshop, "CETA Short Session" (CSS), for reducing symptoms of distress and functional impairment and increasing…
- Conditions
- Psychosocial Problem, Psychological Distress, Engagement, Patient
- Trial name
- NCT04234815
- Testing
- CETA Short Session (CSS), Psychoeducation and Safety
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 1,193 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Mobile Self-Tracking of Mental Health
Serious mental illnesses require years of monitoring and adjustments in treatment. Stress, substance abuse or reduced medication adherence cause rapid worsening of symptoms, with consequences that include job loss, homelessness…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05023252
- Testing
- mobile application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Tobacco Smoking, Alcohol-Related Disorders
Intervention to Increase Intention to Change Alcohol/Tobacco Use in Veterans With Chronic Disease
Many Veterans who have chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease or diabetes smoke or drink too much alcohol, which can worsen the condition.
- Trial name
- MINDSET (NCT07039175)
- Testing
- MINDSET, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Antisocial Personality Disorder, Substance Use Disorder
Justice-Involved Veterans and Moral Reconation Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is effective for reducing risk of criminal recidivism and improving other health-related outcomes (substance use, mental health, housing, and…
- Trial name
- MRT (NCT02524171)
- Testing
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 344 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Suboptimal Health Status
Evaluation of Laser Acupuncture on Health Promotion of Sub-health People
Background: Suboptimal health status (SHS) is a dynamic state wherein people have not been diagnosed with a disease but tend to develop diseases. People with SHS often experience fatigue and other nonspecific symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04325945
- Testing
- Low level laser therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Cigarette Smoking
Tailored Tobacco Quitline for Rural Veterans
The proposed work is designed to help increase access to tobacco cessation services among rural veterans and to develop more effective treatment services that better address comorbid issues commonly experienced by rural smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT01592695
- Testing
- Nicotine replacement therapy - transdermal nicotine patch, Tailored behavioral intervention, Tobacco quit line referral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
COPD, Depression
The Development of an Integrated Physical Activity and Mental Health Intervention for Veterans With COPD, Emotion Distress, and Low Physical Activity
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is prevalent and debilitating chronic disease in Veterans. COPD is highly co-morbid with depression and anxiety conferring greater morbidity and mortality risk.
- Conditions
- COPD, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04953806
- Testing
- Step-CBT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Aging, Veterans
Geri Pride: Feasibility Pilot of a Group Intervention for Older Veterans
There are over one million Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, (LGB) or a related identity. Older LGB Veterans face unique hurdles as they age, including stress, anxiety, heart disease, cancer, decreased ability to…
- Conditions
- Aging, Veterans, Social Determinants of Health, Health Disparate Minority and Vulnerable Populations
- Trial name
- NCT07831759
- Testing
- Geri Pride Health Promotion Group
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
ICD, Pacemaker
Postcards to Improve Remote Monitoring Connectivity Among Veterans With a Disconnected CIED
The investigators tested the effect of mailing informational postcards to patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) who have lost continuous RM connectivity because their home monitor had become…
- Conditions
- ICD, Pacemaker, Implanted Loop Recorder, Remote Monitoring
- Trial name
- NCT07477964
- Testing
- Tailored Postcards
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,312 people
- Sponsor
- San Francisco VA Health Care System
Prediabetes
ForgIng New Paths to Prevent DIabeTes (FINDIT)
This study will evaluate the effects of screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and brief counseling about screening test results on weight and key health behaviors among Veterans with risk factors for T2DM.
- Trial name
- FINDIT (NCT02747108)
- Testing
- Blood Test Group Intervention, Brochure Group Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 315 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness
Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2)
This project evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a care model to improve treatment for schizophrenia within the context of diverse VA practices and priorities.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness, Weight Gain, Psychotic Disorder
- Trial name
- EQUIP-2 (NCT00137280)
- Testing
- Collaborative Chronic Illness Care Model
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,067 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Pain, Heart Failure, Congestive
Help Veterans Experience Less Pain Study (HELP-Vets)
Our purpose is to evaluate the reliability and validity of the '5th vital sign' in everyday practice settings and to compare the relationship of pain to other symptoms and pain treatment in patients with cancer, CHF, and patients…
- Conditions
- Pain, Heart Failure, Congestive, Signs and Symptoms
- Trial name
- HELP-Vets (NCT00230932)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 654 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stress Disorder, Marriage
Relationships and Health in the OEF/OIF Veteran Population
The current study will explore relationships and health in the OEF/OIF Veteran population. Specifically, this study will examine PTSD symptom severity, traumatic brain injury, relationship satisfaction, leisure, general health…
- Conditions
- Stress Disorder, Marriage, Suicidal Ideation
- Trial name
- NCT01652443
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Heart Failure, Cognition Disorders
Cognitive Problems in Veterans With Heart Failure
We assessed the prevalence of cognitive/memory problems in veteran patients with heart failure, and evaluated its relationship to medication compliance.
- Trial name
- NCT01049308
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs