New study aims to tackle PTSD and obesity in veterans with one program
NCT ID NCT07010757
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a program called HARPP that combines proven treatments for PTSD and weight management into a single therapy for veterans. The goal is to see if this integrated approach leads to greater weight loss and PTSD symptom reduction compared to standard care. The study will enroll 182 veterans with PTSD and obesity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HARPP (behavioral intervention combining MOVE! weight management and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer veterans a single, integrated treatment that improves both PTSD symptoms and weight loss, addressing two common health issues together.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (182 participants) testing a behavioral intervention. Results may not apply to all veterans or settings, and the program requires significant commitment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States
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