Transdiagnostic approach to improve social functioning and relationships for Veterans
Official title: The Development of a Transdiagnostic Intervention to Improve Social Functioning and Intimate Relationships Among Veterans
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-11418744 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A career development grant aims to help a researcher develop a transdiagnostic way to improve how Veterans connect with partners and manage intimate relationships.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2025 |
| Project end | September 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX005027-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418744 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans experiencing or at risk for intimate partner violence, PTSD, and problematic alcohol use, who are seeking relational and mental health support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without IPV risk or PTSD/alcohol misuse may not directly benefit from this specific intervention development.
What this research studies
This opportunity supports Dr. Hannah Grigorian as she transitions to independent research at a VA center, focusing on interventions that address both mental health and relationship functioning in Veterans. The project targets how internal emotions and relationship dynamics influence intimate partner violence risk, especially when PTSD and alcohol misuse are present. The approach seeks flexible, transdiagnostic strategies applicable across different conditions rather than a single diagnosis. Results could inform new therapeutic options that improve romantic relationships and overall well-being for Veterans. The research is conducted within the VA system, leveraging clinical settings and Veterans’ data to develop scalable interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to new, more effective interventions to reduce IPV risk and improve social and intimate functioning for Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research supports the idea that addressing emotional processes and relationship functioning can reduce IPV risk, though this exact transdiagnostic approach is novel in Veterans.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grigorian, Hannah — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Grigorian, Hannah
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.