Group therapy for veterans and their families dealing with PTSD
Official title: Mental Health in Veterans and Families After Group Therapies
Run by Soul Medicine Institute · NCT01327690 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if group therapy using Emotional Freedom Techniques and Cognitive Behavior Therapy can help veterans and their families feel better by reducing PTSD symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Soul Medicine Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Santa Rosa, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 31, 2010 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT01327690 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include active duty military personnel, veterans, and their family members who are literate and can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not literate or unable to understand 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 investigates the effectiveness of group therapy using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in reducing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among veterans and their family members. Participants will engage in structured therapy sessions aimed at addressing PTSD and related mental health issues. The study focuses on both veterans and their families, recognizing the impact of PTSD on the entire family unit. The goal is to evaluate the therapeutic outcomes of these interventions in a supportive group setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective therapeutic options for veterans and their families suffering from PTSD.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar therapeutic approaches for PTSD, suggesting potential for success in this study.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The ability to follow instructions, complete written forms, and provide informed consent. Subjects are required to be literate and understand English. * Physically healthy. * Active duty military service, veterans, and their family members. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Soul Medicine Institute
Santa Rosa, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dawson Church, PhD — Soul Medicine Institute
- Study coordinator: Dawson Church
- Email: dawsonchurch@gmail.com
- Phone: 707 237 6951
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.