New group therapy aims to ease distress for veterans hearing voices

NCT ID NCT07555275

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a group program called Veteran Voices and Visions (VVV) for veterans with psychosis who hear voices. The program, led by a peer specialist and a clinician, aims to reduce distress and help veterans feel a sense of belonging. 160 veterans will be randomly assigned to VVV or another peer-led group, and researchers will compare how well each reduces symptoms and improves social functioning.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Veteran Voices and Visions (VVV) group therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, peer-supported way to help veterans with psychosis feel less distressed and more connected to others.
What could go wrong: This is an early efficacy trial with only 160 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It compares two active groups, so the specific benefit of VVV over the other may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hallucinations psychotic disorder Psychotic Disorders schizophrenia Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HALLUCINATIONS, AUDITORY PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS SOCIAL ISOLATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

West Los Angeles, California, 90073-1003, United States
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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