Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 120

Evaluating the H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives Program for Veterans

Official title: Evaluation of the H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives Program

Run by VA Salt Lake City Health Care System · NCT06300255 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if the H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives Program can help veterans with anxiety, PTSD, and depression feel better over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 120 Years
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorVA Salt Lake City Health Care System
Federal
Locations1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 24, 2024
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2029
Study endsFebruary 1, 2029
Registry record updatedMay 28, 2024
Trial IDNCT06300255 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are Veterans who have served in the military and are experiencing mental health challenges.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not Veterans or those who do not speak English may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives Program on Veterans suffering from anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Participants will undergo a series of psychological assessments before, during, and after the healing intensives to measure changes in their mental health. The study will track these changes at multiple time points, including immediately after the sessions and at intervals of 90, 120, and 360 days post-intervention. The goal is to determine if the program leads to statistically significant improvements in the participants' psychological well-being.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide Veterans with effective therapeutic interventions to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and depression.

How similar studies have gone: While there is growing interest in equine-assisted therapies, the specific approach of the H.O.O.V.E.S. program is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Veterans who have served in the military
* Must be enrolled in a H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives Program
* English speakers

Where it's running

  • George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.