Can mindfulness help veterans readjust to civilian life?

NCT ID NCT05975008

Completed Symptom relief 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 a brief virtual mindfulness program called RECLAIM in 36 veterans who had difficulty adjusting to civilian life after service. The program aimed to reduce depressive symptoms and improve community reintegration. Participants completed questionnaires about their mood and daily functioning. The study is complete, but results are not yet reported.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: virtual mindfulness-based intervention (RECLAIM program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based tool to help veterans feel less depressed and more connected to civilian life.
What could go wrong: This was a very small pilot study with only 36 veterans, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is still experimental and needs larger trials to confirm any benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202-2884, United States

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