New app aims to boost college success for veterans with mental health struggles
NCT ID NCT05344092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study created and tested a mobile app called VetEd for student veterans dealing with mental health issues like depression, PTSD, or anxiety. The goal was to help them manage academics, mental health, and find resources. Researchers worked with 13 veterans to see if the app was easy to use and helpful, with plans for a larger future study.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- Lead sponsor
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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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled in a minimum of at least 2 courses in a higher education setting * Current DSM-5 mental health disorder * Competent to provide informed consent * Owns a smart phone capable of supporting mobile apps * Are willing and able to read in English * Self-report struggling with current course activities Exclusion Criteria: * Not currently enrolled as a student * Current or recent (within 1 month of study entry) moderate or severe DSM-5 alcohol or drug use disorder * Cognitive impairment that would interfere with participation * Severe suicidal ideation or a psychiatric hospitalization within the past month
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
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