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Posttraumatic stress disorder and weight loss in male and female active-duty service members: A weight management study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are critical public health concerns with relevance to U.S. military personnel, as active duty service members must meet physical …

Multicomponent telerehabilitation program for Veterans with multimorbidity: A randomized controlled feasibility study

Abstract: Background: Older veterans with multimorbidity experience physical and social vulnerabilities that complicate receipt of and adherence to physical rehabilitation …

Residual symptoms following trauma-focused treatment for comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder

Abstract: Despite effective psychotherapy options for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), some patients do not fully respond, and even among those reporting substantial …

Feasibility and acceptability for light vs ion therapy, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without traumatic brain injury: An mild traumatic brain injury 2 sponsored protocol

Abstract: Sleep-wake disturbances frequently present in Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These TBI-related sleep impairments confer significant burden and commonly …

Antihypertensive deprescribing and functional status in Veterans Affairs long-term care residents with and without dementia

Abstract: Background: Deprescribing antihypertensives is of growing interest in geriatric medicine, yet the impact on functional status is unknown. We emulated a target trial of …

Veterans who focus on sexual assault trauma show slower between-session habituation and symptom reduction during prolonged exposure treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Prolonged exposure (PE) is an effective treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but veterans with sexual assault (SA) trauma often discontinue it …

The added benefit of including cognitive coping in brief psychosocial interventions: A randomized controlled trial among Veterans and family members in Ukraine

Abstract: Psychosocial programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) often omit cognitive strategies due to perceived difficulty for clients and lay providers. We evaluated …

Intervention for justice-involved homeless Veterans with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders: Protocol for a randomized controlled hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The US Veterans Affairs mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs (MH RRTPs) provide residential care for veterans experiencing …

The effect of a Veterans Affairs rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention program on long-term housing instability

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of enrolling in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) on short- and long-term housing outcomes among Veterans experiencing …

A customized neural transcranial magnetic stimulation target for functional disability among Veterans with co-occurring alcohol use disorder and mild traumatic brain injury: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) commonly co-occur, exacerbating symptoms and negatively impacting function. Co-occurring AUD …

Study protocol and preliminary baseline characteristics of a VA multi-site, mixed methods, randomized controlled study evaluating supported employment provided to Veterans with opioid use disorder

Abstract: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a pervasive and devastating public health crisis that continues to take a heavy toll on individuals and communities across the United States. …

Tai Chi and wellness interventions for Veterans with Gulf War illness: A randomized controlled feasibility trial

Abstract: Background: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multi-symptom illness that affects up to one-third of the 700,000 American military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf …