Can watching acts of kindness heal PTSD? new VA study tests online program
NCT ID NCT06788678
First seen Jan 09, 2026
Summary
This study tests a web-based program called MOVED for veterans with PTSD. The program uses videos of kind or brave acts to inspire positive feelings and set personal goals. Over 4 weeks, 250 veterans will either use MOVED or a supportive control program. Researchers will check if MOVED reduces PTSD symptoms and improves social functioning and quality of life.
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Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX
Temple, Texas, 76504-7451, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Moral Elevation Online Intervention for Veterans Experiencing Distress (MOVED) - a web-based, self-guided behavioral program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer veterans with PTSD a new, easily accessible treatment option that reduces symptoms and improves social functioning and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with 250 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The intervention is self-guided online, so engagement and completion may vary.
Conditions
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