Trauma-informed telehealth exercise program for women veterans with histories of sexual violence

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

This project will develop a trauma-informed exercise program tailored for women veterans with histories of sexual violence, using feedback from survivors and providers to shape content. The intervention is delivered via telehealth and adapts principles from prior veteran and PTSD exercise programs. Phase one involves pre-implementation stakeholder interviews to refine structure and content, followed by feasibility and acceptability testing among women veterans who are insufficiently active and report functional difficulties. Exploratory outcomes will include changes in physical activity, mental health symptoms, and daily functioning to inform future larger trials.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Veteran self-identifies as woman
* has a history of sexual violence at any point in their lifetime
* currently does not meet physical activity level guidelines
* reports some functional difficulties that indicate some interference in daily life
* safe and private location to engage in the virtual exercise program

Exclusion Criteria:

* does not identify a safe and private location for exercise participation
* severe drug or alcohol use disorder within the past year
* clinically significant:

  * neurological disorder
  * systemic illness affecting central nervous system function
  * history of seizure disorder in the past 5 years
  * uncontrolled diabetes
  * end stage liver disease or currently receiving dialysis
  * physical disabilities precluding use of exercise equipment
  * significant cognitive impairment
  * active signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
  * metabolic
  * renal disease
  * if taking antidepressants must have stable regimen
  * if in psychotherapy maintain therapy throughout trial

Where it's running

• VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
  Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michelle M Pebole, PhD MA — VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
• Study coordinator: Michelle M Pebole, PhD MA
• Email: michelle.pebole@va.gov
• Phone: (857) 364-4989

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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.