Creative Art Teletherapy for Veterans With PTSD
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11465713 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A teletherapy program called ART-VET is being studied to help veterans with PTSD feel better and stay in treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2026 |
| Project end | September 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 1I01RD000697-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11465713 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with PTSD who may have difficulty accessing or completing standard PTSD therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Veterans without PTSD or those already enrolled in effective PTSD treatments may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a teletherapy approach designed to improve PTSD outcomes for veterans who may have trouble sticking with traditional in-person therapy. It focuses on engaging veterans remotely to reduce dropout and increase remission rates when treating PTSD symptoms. The study is led by the Veterans Health Administration and aims to reach veterans in rural areas who often have limited access to care. If successful, ART-VET could offer a flexible, accessible option that complements existing treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, ART-VET could improve PTSD symptoms and quality of life for veterans, especially those in rural areas.
How similar studies have gone: Teletherapy approaches have shown promise in improving engagement, but results vary by population and modality; this grant explores a targeted teletherapy for veterans with PTSD.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lamb, Damon G — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Lamb, Damon G
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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.