New therapy helps veterans with PTSD rebuild relationships
NCT ID NCT04567680
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help veterans with PTSD improve their social support and relationships. 107 veterans took part, and the therapy focused on helping them feel less isolated and more connected to family and friends. The goal was to see if this approach works better than standard care for improving social functioning.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
-
VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
-
VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Could a surgeon's mental health impact your surgery outcome?
- Zapping the brain with microcurrents may curb cravings — a trial puts it to the test
- Can a pressurized oxygen chamber keep brain benefits alive months later?
- A prescription app takes on PTSD: can digital therapy replace the couch?
- A targeted talk therapy aims to quiet the echoes of trauma
- Can a therapy that tackles both PTSD and everyday stress help those most at risk?