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Brain wave test may personalize thinking skills training for veterans

NCT ID NCT04395157

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a brain wave measurement called mismatch negativity (MMN) can help match veterans with mental illness to the most effective cognitive training program. 100 veterans with conditions like schizophrenia, PTSD, or mood disorders participated. The goal was to see if this approach improves thinking, daily function, and quality of life better than a one-size-fits-all method.

What this could mean

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Active substance
computerized cognitive training exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help personalize cognitive rehabilitation for veterans with mental illness, improving thinking skills and daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on matching people to treatment, not testing a new therapy. Results may not apply broadly.

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Study facts

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2020

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Veterans are currently enrolled in or within 6 weeks of discharge from (as relevant): a VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center (PRRC), VASDHS mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program (RRTP), VASDHS acute inpatient hospitalization or VASDHS outpatient mental health treatment

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Veterans are currently enrolled in or within 6 weeks of discharge from (as relevant): a VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center (PRRC), VASDHS mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program (RRTP), VASDHS acute inpatient hospitalization or VASDHS outpatient mental health treatment * have a DSM-5 mental illness, including: * schizophrenia * schizoaffective disorder * delusional disorder * major depressive disorder * bipolar disorder * generalized anxiety disorder * PTSD * fluent and literate in English * no impairment in hearing or vision Exclusion Criteria: * active substance use within the last 30 days * positive urine drug screen conducted as part of the screening process * have acute/ongoing thoughts of self-harm or harming others * intellectual disability or a neurocognitive disorder (i.e. dementia)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder delusional disorder generalized anxiety disorder major depressive disorder mood disorder post-traumatic stress disorder schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Generalized anxiety disorder Mood disorders Schizophrenia Stress disorders, post-traumatic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

    San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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