New hope for veterans with PTSD: personalized therapy and text reminders
NCT ID NCT07176273
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find the best strategies for veterans with PTSD who aren't helped by their first treatment. Researchers will test a flexible version of Cognitive Processing Therapy and text message reminders to encourage homework completion. The goal is to match the right type and amount of treatment to each veteran's needs.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Modular Cognitive Processing Therapy (behavioral therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help personalize PTSD treatment for veterans, improving outcomes for those who don't respond to standard therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study with no drug, so benefits may be modest. Results depend on individual engagement and may not apply to all veterans.
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Conditions
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Ann Arbor VA
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
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Augusta VA
RECRUITINGAugusta, Georgia, 30904, United States
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Battle Creek VA
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBattle Creek, Michigan, 49037, United States
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Salt Lake City VA
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84148, United States
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