Family coaching may be key to getting vets PTSD treatment

NCT ID NCT04501328

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether coaching family members through phone calls and a web program can encourage veterans with PTSD to start mental health care. About 122 partners or close family members of veterans will receive either standard coaching or an enhanced version with online training. The goal is to see if this support helps more veterans seek help.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: telephone coaching and web-based training for family members
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help more veterans with PTSD start mental health treatment by supporting their families.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (122 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not significantly increase care-seeking.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC

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Locations

VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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