Helping Veterans with PTSD through family support and coaching
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Coaching into Care with VA-CRAFT to Promote Veteran Engagement in PTSD Care
This study is testing a friendly phone coaching program to help family and friends of Veterans with PTSD encourage them to get the mental health care they need, making it easier for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11291835 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to improve mental health care engagement for Veterans with PTSD by utilizing a telephone-based coaching service called Coaching Into Care (CIC). The program aims to educate and empower family members and friends of Veterans to encourage them to seek mental health services. By integrating an evidence-based web program, VA Community Reinforcement and Family Training (VA-CRAFT), the study seeks to enhance the effectiveness of CIC and increase the likelihood that Veterans will initiate care. The ultimate goal is to create a scalable intervention that not only supports Veterans but also addresses the needs of their families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans experiencing PTSD who are not currently receiving mental health care, along with their family members seeking to support them.
Not a fit: Patients who are already receiving effective mental health care for PTSD may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of Veterans with PTSD who engage in mental health care, leading to improved outcomes for both Veterans and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family involvement can enhance treatment engagement for Veterans, indicating that this approach has potential based on established principles.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kuhn, Eric Roland — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Kuhn, Eric Roland
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.