Short therapy sessions could ease anxiety for veterans
NCT ID NCT04523779
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a brief form of cognitive behavioral therapy (bCBT) for Veterans with anxiety. 225 Veterans from three VA medical centers received either bCBT (in-person or by video) or usual care. The goal was to see if this short therapy helps reduce anxiety symptoms better than standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
brief cognitive behavioral therapy (bCBT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, short-term therapy option for Veterans with anxiety that is easy to deliver in primary care settings.
What could go wrong
This is a completed pragmatic trial, so results are available but may not apply to all Veterans or settings. The therapy is brief and may not work for everyone with severe anxiety.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States
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South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States