Iraq war Veterans' mental health tracked for years in new study
NCT ID NCT00748995
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study follows 817 military personnel who served in Iraq to see how war affects mental health, thinking skills, and daily life over time. Participants complete surveys and in-person tests on mood, stress, and memory. The goal is to learn how conditions like PTSD develop and change years after deployment.
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Locations
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CERC (VISN1, West Haven, CT)
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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VA Medical Center, Jamaica Plain Campus
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130, United States
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle
Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how PTSD and other mental health issues evolve over time in veterans, guiding better support and treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test new therapies. Results may not apply to all veterans due to the specific group studied.
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