Can two therapies heal the hidden wounds of war?
NCT ID NCT07710521
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests two psychological treatments—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury (ACT-MI) and Present Centered Therapy for Moral Injury (PCT-MI)—in 180 veterans who have experienced moral injury from warzone deployment. The goal is to see which therapy better helps veterans regain daily functioning and reduce distress. Participants attend 15 virtual sessions over 15 weeks and are followed for three months after treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- two talk therapies: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Moral Injury (ACT-MI) and Present Centered Therapy for Moral Injury (PCT-MI)
- What this could lead to
- If one therapy proves more effective, it could become a standard treatment for moral injury in veterans, improving their daily lives and relationships.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial with 180 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. Both therapies may show similar benefits, or neither may lead to lasting improvement.
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Rocky Mountain VA Regional Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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