Telehealth therapy aims to ease pandemic fear in older veterans
NCT ID NCT05433662
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 10-session group therapy called Pan-ACT, delivered by video or phone, is acceptable and practical for veterans aged 60 and older who are struggling with pandemic-related stress and fear. The therapy uses mindfulness and acceptance techniques to help people face difficult emotions and reconnect with what matters. Researchers want to see if older veterans will stick with the program and find it helpful.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a 10-session group therapy called Pandemic Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Pan-ACT) delivered via telehealth
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical, scalable way to help older adults overcome pandemic-related fear and social isolation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires active participation and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35404-5015, United States
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