Summit program to taper long-term opioid therapy in Veterans: A mixed-methods feasibility study

Abstract: Due to the harms associated with long-term opioid therapy and, often, the lack of benefit, it is guideline concordant to offer patients the opportunity to engage in a …

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 …

Cognition improvement in U.S. Veterans undergoing treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: Secondary analyses from a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Cognitive dysfunction is a hallmark of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although treatments effectively reduce core PTSD symptoms, limited research has examined …

A randomized controlled trial comparing group transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT) and group disorder-specific psychotherapies in Veterans with emotional disorders

Abstract:Objective: Transdiagnostic psychotherapies offer potential advantages to traditional, disorder-specific approaches, including coverage of comorbidity, dissemination and …

ACT for postsurgical pain and dysfunction in at-risk Veterans: Multisite, double-blind, cluster RCT

Abstract: Persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP) and functional limitations after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) often vary in severity and duration, with higher levels seen in …

The peer-led Honest, Open, Proud program to decrease the impact of mental illness stigma among German military personnel: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract:Purpose: Due to widespread stigma in the military, many military servicemembers with mental illness struggle with discrimination, self-stigma and decisions whether to …

Exploring the impact of the Caring Contacts intervention on the stress and distress of Veterans and service members: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is a recognized global public health problem that continues to pose substantial challenges in the United States. Veterans and service members are …

Fatigue and sleep-related impairment as predictors of the effect of nonpharmacological therapies for active duty service members with chronic pain: A secondary analysis of a pragmatic randomized clinical trial

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: First-line treatments for chronic pain include selected complementary and integrative health therapies, including spinal manipulation, acupuncture, yoga, …

Feasibility of nurse-facilitated advance care planning among older Veterans in a dialysis unit and an oncology infusion center

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many veterans with serious illnesses, such as end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis and advanced cancer requiring treatment infusions, must make …

Enhanced Skills Training Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (ESTAIR) vs. Treatment as Usual (TAU) for ICD-11 Complex PTSD: A pilot randomized controlled trial (The RESTORE trial)

Abstract: Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a relatively new condition in the international classification of diseases (ICD-11). Existing research suggests that CPTSD is more common than …

Evaluation of the Warrior Programme intervention among UK ex-service personnel

Abstract: Research has shown that of the myriad services available to veterans in the UK, very few have been independently evaluated. This report presents the results of a …

Evaluation of a Technology-Based Adaptive Learning and Prevention Program for Stress Response-A Randomized Controlled Trial

This paper describes a randomized controlled trial for the use of a specific type of program to help treat stress in soldiers.