SmART-TBI: A fully remote protocol for a placebo-controlled double-masked randomized clinical trial for a dietary supplement to improve sleep in Veterans

Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, with limited effective therapeutic strategies. Our previous work showed …

Exoskeletal-assisted walking in Veterans with paralysis: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: Importance: Robotic exoskeletons leverage technology that assists people with spinal cord injury (SCI) to walk. The efficacy of home and community exoskeletal use has not …

Acupuncture for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Current interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are efficacious, yet effectiveness may be limited by adverse effects and high withdrawal rates. …

A pilot randomized controlled trial of online written exposure therapy delivered by peer coaches to Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: This pilot randomized clinical trial (RCT) sought to examine the preliminary efficacy of an internet-based version of written exposure therapy delivered to veterans …

Written exposure therapy for Veterans with co-occurring substance use disorders and PTSD: Study design of a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: There are high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among treatment-seeking veterans with substance use disorders (SUD). While addiction programs traditionally …

Massed cognitive processing therapy for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder: Study design and methodology of a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military personnel. Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is identified as one of the most effective …

Military sexual trauma as a risk factor for treatment non-response from an online, self-management posttraumatic stress disorder treatment for women Veterans

Abstract: Women veterans are exposed to high rates of trauma, including military sexual trauma (MST), and face unique barriers to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. …

Yoga is effective for treating chronic pain in Veterans with Gulf War Illness at long-term follow-up

Abstract: Background: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Gulf War Illness (GWI) recommend integrative health approaches such as yoga for relief from symptoms, yet little is known …

Reporting of sex and gender in clinical trials of opioids and rehabilitation in military and Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: This study aimed to understand how well published research on pain management in Veterans considered reporting results based on sex and gender differences. The review …

A randomized clinical trial of alcohol care management delivered in Department of Veterans Affairs primary care clinics versus specialty addiction treatment

Abstract: Background: Alcohol use disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Despite the availability of efficacious treatments, few individuals with an …

A randomized clinical trial of group cognitive processing therapy compared with group present-centered therapy for PTSD among active duty military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether group therapy improves symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this randomized clinical trial compared efficacy of group …