Helping Veterans start and stick with recommended PTSD treatments
Improving Care for Veterans by Understanding and Facilitating Transition to Recommended PTSD Treatment
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11193232
This project will try ways to help Veterans with PTSD begin and stay in recommended therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11193232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From a Veteran's point of view, the team will look at how PTSD care is currently given in the VA, focusing on common sequences of treatment such as early 'stabilization' steps that often come before trauma-focused therapy. They will use VA clinical records and implementation methods to see which treatment paths make it more or less likely that a Veteran starts CPT or PE. The researchers will identify practical barriers and test approaches to improve engagement and retention in these recommended therapies. The goal is to develop changes that VA clinics can use to help more Veterans access guideline-recommended PTSD care and reduce disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are post-9/11 Veterans diagnosed with PTSD who receive care through the VA and may be offered or considering PTSD therapy.
Not a fit: Veterans who do not receive care in the VA or those without PTSD are unlikely to directly benefit from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help more Veterans access and benefit from effective PTSD therapies and improve recovery and functioning.
How similar studies have performed: Previous efforts widely spread CPT and PE within the VA but uptake has been low, and studies specifically on stabilization sequencing are limited, so this approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOLDER, NICHOLAS — VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CTR SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: HOLDER, NICHOLAS
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.