Weekly veteran socials show promise for easing depression in older vets

NCT ID NCT06145334

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested whether weekly social groups called Veterans Socials could help older veterans with depression feel less lonely and more supported. 18 veterans took part by attending groups, filling out questionnaires, and being interviewed. The goal was to see if the program works and how to improve it for future use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

    Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States

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