Virtual coach-guided online acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain: Pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Veterans are disproportionately affected by chronic pain, with high rates of pain diagnoses (47%-56%) and a 40% higher rate of prevalence of severe pain than …

Protocol for remote Tai Chi and wellness for PTSD and pain in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychological disorder that is associated with a host of psychosocial and health ailments, including …

The evaluation of a web-based intervention (Deprexis) to decrease depression and restore functioning in Veterans: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Depressive symptoms are common in veterans, and the presence of these symptoms increases disability as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors. However, there …

Trait mindfulness moderates treatment outcomes in a randomized controlled trial of mantram repetition program for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objectives: This secondary analysis examined five facets of mindful awareness as potential moderators of clinical outcomes using data from a randomized controlled trial …

The effects of mandala coloring and free coloring on mindfulness and the score of posttraumatic stress disorder in Veterans: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Due to the nature of the events in war, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more difficult to treat in veterans than in other people. Nowadays, using art-making …

Assessing a Qigong intervention for military Veterans with chronic low back pain

Abstract: Background: Veterans have a high prevalence of opioid prescriptions to manage chronic low back pain (CLBP), resulting in increased risk of becoming addicted and …

Dance/movement therapy for improving metabolic parameters in long-term Veterans with schizophrenia

Abstract: Accumulating evidence has supported the implementation of dance/movement therapy (DMT) as a promising intervention for patients with schizophrenia (SCZ). However, its …

Development and utility of a clinical research informatics application for participant recruitment and workflow management for a return of results pilot trial in familial hypercholesterolemia in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The development of clinical research informatics tools and workflow processes associated with re-engaging biobank participants has become necessary as genomic …

Cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention among veterans receiving substance use disorder treatment: results from a randomized trial

Abstract: Veterans receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment are at a clear elevated risk for engaging in suicidal behaviors. Intervening to reduce suicide risk during an …

The Effect of a Combined Mindfulness and Yoga Intervention on Soldier Mental Health in Basic Combat Training: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Background. Depression, anxiety, and sleep problems are prevalent in high-stress occupations including military service. While effective therapies are available, scalable …

Efficacy of an internet-delivered intervention for improving insomnia severity and functioning in Veterans: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite a growing evidence base that internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) is associated with decreased insomnia severity, its …

Randomized, controlled clinical trial of acoustic stimulation to reduce postconcussive symptoms

Abstract: Objective: Effective interventions are needed to address postconcussive symptoms. We report the results of randomized, sham‐controlled trial of Cereset Research™ …