Can a peer coach help veterans get more from mental health apps?

NCT ID NCT07507747

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding peer support helps veterans use mental health apps more effectively to reduce psychological distress like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. About 384 veterans from three VA primary care clinics will try different levels of peer coaching while using the apps. The goal is to find the right amount of support to improve mental health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: peer-supported mobile health apps
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, accessible way for veterans to manage psychological distress using apps with peer guidance.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. It is also early-stage and limited to three VA sites.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS

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Locations

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4551, United States
Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, New York, 13210-2716, United States
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-2303, United States
VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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