Can telemedicine bring better mental health care to rural veterans?

NCT ID NCT02713217

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to deliver mental health care to rural veterans by combining in-person primary care with telemedicine support. About 318 veterans with depression, alcohol use problems, or PTSD took part. The goal was to see if this blended approach improves mental health and is practical for smaller clinics with limited staff.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, Little Rock, AR

    North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114-1706, United States

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