Web-based moral elevation program for Veterans with PTSD
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Web-Based Moral Elevation Intervention for Veterans with PTSD
Funded at Olin Teague Veterans Center · NIH-11413119 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A free, online eight-session program helps Veterans with PTSD feel inspired by virtuous acts to improve social functioning and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Olin Teague Veterans Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Temple, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2025 |
| Project end | September 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX005081-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413119 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with PTSD, especially Veterans, who have distress or impairments in social functioning and quality of life and are open to online, self-guided treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not have access to the internet, prefer in-person therapy only, or have contraindications to online interventions may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests MOVED, a web-based, self-guided 8-session program designed to boost positive emotions like moral elevation in Veterans with PTSD. The intervention aims to complement existing treatments by addressing social functioning and quality of life, areas that EBPs alone may not fully improve. Participants complete sessions online over four weeks, with guided activities intended to be accessible and easy to disseminate. The study builds on prior pilot data showing the online program is feasible and acceptable for Veterans with PTSD-related distress.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could become a scalable tool to enhance social engagement and well-being for Veterans living with PTSD.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier pilot data suggest the MOVED online program is feasible and acceptable for Veterans with PTSD, indicating potential for broader impact.
Where this research is happening
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Olin Teague Veterans Center
Temple, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcguire, Adam Patrick — Olin Teague Veterans Center
- Study coordinator: Mcguire, Adam Patrick
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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.