Peer navigators aim to close mental health gap for veterans of color

NCT ID NCT07645274

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 12-week telehealth program called PARTNER-MH, where trained peer specialists help minoritized veterans navigate mental health care, address social needs, and improve communication with clinicians. The trial will enroll 268 veterans with depression, anxiety, or PTSD who are starting or waiting for treatment. The goal is to see if this support improves mental health and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PARTNER-MH (peer support, patient navigation, and psychoeducation delivered via telehealth)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical way to improve mental health care and outcomes for veterans from diverse backgrounds.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (268 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires time and effort from participants, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DIAGNOSES OF DEPRESSION PTSD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202-2884, United States
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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