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Restore and rebuild (R&R): A protocol for a phase 2, randomised control trial to compare R&R as a treatment for moral injury-related mental health difficulties in UK military Veterans to treatment as usual

Abstract: Background: Exposure to potentially morally injurious events is increasingly recognised as a concern across a range of occupational groups, including UK military …

Deep brain stimulation of the amygdala for treatment-resistant combat post-traumatic stress disorder: Long-term results

Abstract: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) holds promise for neuropsychiatric conditions where imbalance in network activity contributes to symptoms. Treatment-resistant Combat …

Peer support during in vivo exposure homework increases likelihood of prolonged exposure therapy completion

Abstract: Exposure-based treatments such as prolonged exposure therapy (PE) are effective for veterans with PTSD. However, dropout rates as high as 50% are common. The Department …

A brief mindfulness-based intervention for stress, pain, emotion, and attention regulation in military Service Members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: Aim: The primary aim of this study was to conduct an open pilot clinical trial of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for persistent postconcussion symptoms that occur …

A machine learning personalized treatment rule to optimize assignment to psychotherapies for grief among Veterans

Abstract: Background: Complex grief patterns are associated with significant suffering, functional impairments, health and mental health problems, and increased healthcare use. …

Care ally-assisted massage for veterans with chronic neck pain: TOMCATT results

Abstract: Purpose: Chronic neck pain (CNP) is prevalent and challenging to treat. Despite evidence of massage's effectiveness for CNP, multiple accessibility barriers exist. The …

Impact of PTSD treatment on postconcussive symptoms in Veterans: A comparison of sertraline, prolonged exposure, and their combination

Abstract: Many Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Some people with a …

Enhanced Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation versus Treatment as Usual for ICD-11 Complex PTSD: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (The RESTORE Trial)

Abstract: Introduction: Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a relatively new condition in ICD-11. This pilot randomised controlled trial aimed to compare a four-module intervention developed …

Involving family members in the care of military personnel and Veterans: A decisional counseling intervention

Abstract: Changes to health care delivery mean that family members are increasingly called upon to provide informal care for injured or ill military personnel and Veterans. When …

Caring Letters Sent by a Clinician or Peer to At-Risk Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Importance: Caring letters is an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention in acute care settings, but its outcomes among individuals who contact a national crisis …

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 …

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) versus Individual Drug Counseling (IDC) for PTSD for Veterans with Opioid Use Disorder Maintained on Buprenorphine

Abstract: Background and objectives: There are high rates of comorbidity between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Evidence-based trauma-focused …