Integrated care for PTSD: testing combined mind-body and talk therapies for Veterans

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

The study investigates which integrative care model—a mix of psychotherapy with mind-body interventions like yoga and meditation—best improves daily functioning for Veterans with PTSD. Participants are randomly assigned to 12 weeks of a specific integrated care type and assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. The research also explores how patients, clinicians, and VA administrators view implementing these treatments within the VA system. The trial emphasizes both functional outcomes and practical considerations for real-world use in participating VA sites.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* clinical diagnosis
* eligibility for Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) at a participating VA site
* able to consent to study activities

Exclusion Criteria:

* current, active engagement in one of the included approaches (per clinician judgment)
* medical conditions that contraindicate engaging in the experimental interventions

Where it's running

• VA Central Arkansas Healthcare System
  Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting
• VA San Diego Healthcare System
  San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
• Durham VA Healthcare System
  Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
• VA Portland Healthcare System
  Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting
• VA North Texas Healthcare System
  Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ariel J Lang, PhD, MPH
• Email: ariel.lang@va.gov
• Phone: 858-552-8585

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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.