Helping homeless veterans with serious mental illness integrate into the community
Improving Community Integration in Homeless Veterans with Serious Mental Illness: A Pilot Study of MI-CBT Enhanced with Mobile Technology
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-11003732
This study is all about helping homeless veterans with serious mental health challenges find stable homes and improve their daily lives through an 8-week program that uses friendly conversations and practical strategies, both in-person and through mobile apps, to support them as they settle into their new homes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11003732 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on supporting homeless veterans who have serious mental illness by helping them transition into permanent housing and improve their daily functioning. It involves an 8-week program that combines motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered both in-person and remotely through mobile technology. The goal is to enhance community integration by addressing barriers to care and ensuring ongoing support for these veterans as they adjust to their new living situations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are homeless veterans diagnosed with serious mental illness who are transitioning into permanent housing.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or do not have serious mental illness may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and community engagement for homeless veterans with serious mental illness.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that combining motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective in improving mental health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JIMENEZ, AMY M — VA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: JIMENEZ, AMY M
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 below.