New program aims to build resilience against racism for veterans

NCT ID NCT05422638

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested an 8-week group program called RBSTE designed to help Veterans of Color build coping skills and empowerment in response to race-based stress. Thirty-seven veterans participated to see if the program is feasible and acceptable. The goal is to gather information for a future larger study that could improve well-being and reduce health disparities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Race-Based Stress/Trauma and Empowerment (RBSTE) group program
What this could lead to: If this pilot shows the program is feasible and acceptable, it could lead to a larger study testing whether it improves mental and physical health for Veterans of Color.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (37 participants) with no results on health outcomes yet. The program may not prove effective in a larger trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Racism Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LIFE STRESS RACISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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