Improving mental health care for recent veterans
Official title: Whole Health in VA Mental Health: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Omnis Salutis
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-10938033 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called Omnis Salutis to help recent veterans who are dealing with mental health challenges like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use, by providing personalized care that fits their needs as they adjust back to civilian life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | November 1, 2022 |
| Project end | October 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX003938-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938033 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are recent veterans from the OIF/OEF/OND conflicts who are struggling with stress-related mental health disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent veterans or those without stress-related mental health disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new intervention called Omnis Salutis, designed specifically for recent veterans experiencing mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse. The approach focuses on a Whole Health model, which emphasizes personalized care that aligns with veterans' reintegration needs and priorities. By involving veterans in the development of this intervention, the study aims to enhance their mental, physical, and social well-being. Participants will engage in a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of this intervention compared to standard care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes and better community reintegration for recent veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary findings from similar interventions have shown positive impacts on veterans' mental health, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brostow, Diana — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Brostow, Diana
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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.