Could a simple therapy rebuild social bonds in veterans?
NCT ID NCT07697001
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether behavioral activation therapy can help veterans who struggle with social disconnection and anhedonia. Participants receive either behavioral activation or supportive care therapy over several weeks. The goal is to see if the therapy improves social connectedness, reduces social impairment, and changes brain activity related to social reward.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Behavioral activation therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a low-burden therapy to help veterans feel more socially connected and engaged.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 2 trial with a moderate sample size, so results may not be definitive. The therapy may not outperform supportive care.
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
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