New brief therapy aims to ease anxiety in veterans
NCT ID NCT04829240
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a short, skills-based anxiety treatment for veterans in primary care. 177 veterans with anxiety symptoms were randomly assigned to either the new treatment or usual care. The goal was to see if the brief therapy reduces anxiety and improves daily functioning better than standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Veterans Anxiety Skills Training (VAST) - a brief behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, short-term therapy option for veterans with anxiety in primary care settings.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, completed trial. The intervention may not prove more effective than usual care, and results may not apply to all veterans or non-veteran populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York, 13210-2716, United States
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VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, New York, 14215-1129, United States