Adaptive PTSD care paths to reach more patients in routine clinics
Official title: Adaptive interventions to improve posttraumatic stress (PTSD) treatment access, engagement, and effectiveness in routine care
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-11380636 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly plan tests how to sequence simple, scalable PTSD treatments in regular clinics to help more people start and stay in care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $863,400 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH138549-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11380636 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with PTSD who receive care in resource-constrained primary care clinics and are open to digital and brief, scalable treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in clinics with abundant mental health resources or those who prefer non-brief interventions may see less benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a flexible, stepped approach that starts with a digital behavioral health tool and adds brief, in-person PTSD treatments as needed, all within typical healthcare settings. It aims to make evidence-based PTSD care more accessible in primary care where resources are limited. The study will adapt treatment steps based on each person’s needs and response, to fit real-world clinics without overburdening staff. If successful, it could mean faster access, better engagement, and improved outcomes for patients with PTSD in everyday care. The research builds on prior work to tailor PTSD care pathways for diverse patients in routine practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience faster access to effective PTSD care and better engagement with treatment in their regular clinics.
How similar studies have gone: Similar adaptive approaches have shown promise in other conditions, but applying adaptive PTSD care pathways in routine clinics is still being explored.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Valentine, Sarah E — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Valentine, Sarah E
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.