Understanding how race affects PTSD treatment outcomes in veterans
Advancing Health Equity by Understanding the Impact of Race on PTSD Symptom Improvement Following Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
This study looks at how Black veterans and White veterans experience changes in their PTSD symptoms after therapy, aiming to understand what helps or hinders their healing so that all veterans can get better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854253 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the differences in PTSD symptom improvement among Black veterans compared to their White counterparts after receiving evidence-based psychotherapy. By analyzing electronic health records and conducting qualitative interviews, the study aims to identify factors that contribute to these disparities and understand the experiences of Black veterans in therapy. The goal is to enhance health service delivery and promote equity in PTSD treatment within the Veterans Affairs healthcare system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black veterans who have received evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not have a PTSD diagnosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved PTSD treatment outcomes for Black veterans, addressing existing disparities in care.
How similar studies have performed: While disparities in PTSD treatment outcomes have been documented, this mixed-methods approach is innovative and has not been previously tested on a national scale within the Veterans Affairs system.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maguen, Shira — Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Maguen, Shira
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.