Understanding and treating substance use disorders in veterans
Official title: Understanding and Treating Substance Use Disorder and Comorbid Conditions in Veterans’ Real-Life Settings
Funded at Minneapolis VA Medical Center · NIH-11040666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how substance use problems affect veterans, especially those dealing with issues like PTSD and anxiety, and it will help them by tracking their symptoms daily for four weeks to give personalized feedback that could improve their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minneapolis VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1IK2CX002716-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11040666 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who meet the criteria for substance use disorders and also experience comorbid mental health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a substance use disorder or any comorbid mental health conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the high prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) among veterans, particularly those who also suffer from other mental health conditions like PTSD and anxiety. By using a personalized approach, the study will measure symptoms multiple times a day to understand how SUDs and comorbid conditions interact for each individual veteran. Participants will engage in a 4-week program where they will receive tailored feedback based on their unique symptom patterns, which may help improve their treatment outcomes. The study aims to provide insights that can be integrated into ongoing care for veterans with SUD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for veterans struggling with substance use disorders and related mental health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that personalized and ecological momentary assessment approaches can improve treatment outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders, suggesting potential success for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevenson, Brittany — Minneapolis VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Stevenson, Brittany
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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.