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Telehealth therapy aims to ease pandemic fear in older veterans

NCT ID NCT05433662

Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Veterans ages 60 and older receiving services at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (TVAMC) were recruited from primary care, home-based primary care, and mental health clinics.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * receives care at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center * score of 9 or greater on the COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts Scale * English speaking * provides written informed consent * age 60 or older Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of dementia * score of 31 or less on the Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status * actively suicidal or homicidal * actively psychotic * unstable medical condition * active substance use disorder * currently participating in another cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention

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Conditions

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Stress, Psychological

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Psychological stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL

    Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35404-5015, United States

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