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Psychedelic tied to better function in Veterans with head injuries

Abstract: Special Operations Forces veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) who were treated with ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive substance, experienced improved …

A home-based telehealth randomized controlled trial of skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation versus present-centered therapy for women Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma

Abstract: Objective: This randomized trial tested the effectiveness of Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) compared to present-centered therapy (PCT) …

Examining strength at home couples to prevent intimate partner violence on a military installation: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Objectives: In this study, the effectiveness of a couples-based group intervention to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV), Strength at Home Couples (SAH-C), was …

Randomized trial of a volunteer-led symptom assessment intervention on documentation, patient-reported outcomes, and health care use among Veterans with lung cancer

Abstract: PURPOSE: Identification and documentation of Veterans' symptoms are crucial for optimal lung cancer care delivery. The objective of this study was to determine whether a …

A pilot, randomized clinical trial: Left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex intermittent theta burst stimulation improves treatment outcomes in Veterans with alcohol use disorder

Abstract: Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers a promising treatment avenue to modulate brain function in alcohol use disorder (AUD). To the best of our …

Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement for Veterans and military personnel on long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This randomized clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) among past and present U.S. military personnel with …

Pharmacist-driven outreach initiative to increase prescribing of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in eligible VHA patients with chronic kidney disease: A study protocol

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for multiple adverse events, several of which have been proven to be less likely with the use …

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 …

The effects of an outdoor hiking program on anxiety symptoms in active-duty service members

Abstract: Treatment for active-duty service members or veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms has proven to be challenging due to stigma, lack of …

Digital therapeutic intervention for women in the UK Armed Forces who consume alcohol at a hazardous or harmful level: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alcohol misuse is common in the United Kingdom Armed Forces (UKAF), with prevalence significantly higher than in the general population. To date, digital …

Long-term consequences of spirometry during military routine medical examinations on smoking cessation compared to minimal advice

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Smoking kills 8 million people a year worldwide. It is the most prevalent cause of death in France by cancer, cardiovascular, or respiratory diseases. Minimal …

Brief video training for suicide prevention in Veterans: A randomized controlled trial of VA S.A.V.E

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: VA S.A.V.E. (Signs; Ask; Validate; Encourage/Expedite) is a gatekeeper training developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that teaches …