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EEG as a diagnostic tool and therapeutic monitor in traumatic brain injury: A sub-study methodology from the hyperbaric oxygen treatment for Veterans with traumatic brain injury randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly mild forms resulting from blast exposure, remains a diagnostic challenge among veterans due to delayed symptom …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

A randomised waitlist-controlled trial protocol for examining the efficacy of a nature-based intervention (angling) for military Veterans and emergency service personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severely debilitating psychological condition that can affect one's capacity to work and well-being. Nature-based …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Exploring the impact of the adaptive disclosure technique on reducing the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Veterans: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents significant mental health challenges for veterans, leading to substantial physical, cognitive, and …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Parenting-STAIR Modular: A randomized controlled trial of a trauma-focused parenting intervention for military-connected mothers and their children

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military-connected mothers (MCM; mothers who are either service members or veterans or spouses of a service member or veteran) experience significant trauma …

Family / Relationships Mental Health Peer reviewed

Study protocol for a 1-year, randomized, single-blind, parallel group trial of stand-alone indoor air filtration in the homes of US military Veterans with moderate to severe COPD in metropolitan Chicago

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Exposure to air pollutants in indoor and outdoor air is associated with adverse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes. To date, few studies …

Housing Physical Health Peer reviewed

Study protocol for a 1-year, randomized, single-blind, parallel group trial of stand-alone indoor air filtration in the homes of US military Veterans with moderate to severe COPD in metropolitan Chicago

Abstract: Background: Exposure to air pollutants in indoor and outdoor air is associated with adverse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes. To date, few studies …

Housing Physical Health Peer reviewed

Enhancing patient-clinician collaboration during treatment decision-making: Study protocol for a community-engaged, mixed method hybrid type 1 trial of collaborative decision skills training (CDST) for Veterans with psychosis

Abstract: Background: Patient participation in treatment decision making is a pillar of recovery-oriented care and is associated with improvements in empowerment and well-being. …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

The effectiveness of telehealth gait retraining in addition to standard physical therapy treatment for overuse knee injuries in soldiers: a protocol for a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Introduction: Running is the most common cardiovascular exercise in the military. However, there is a high incidence of running-related overuse injuries that reduces …

Physical Health

Digital CBTI hubs as a treatment augmentation strategy in military clinics: study protocol for a pragmatic randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Background: Chronic insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder among military service members, and it compromises readiness, performance, and physical and mental …

Mental Health

Randomized controlled trial protocol of health coaching for veterans with complex chronic pain

Abstract: Pain predominant multisymptom illness (pain-CMI) refers to symptom-based conditions where pain is a primary symptom. There is initial evidence that health coaching may …

Physical Health Peer reviewed