Exercise as healing: new program for women veterans after sexual violence
NCT ID NCT06746740
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to develop and test a 12-week exercise program designed specifically for women veterans who have experienced sexual violence. The program is tailored to their needs and delivered virtually. Researchers will check if the program is feasible and acceptable, and explore whether it helps improve daily functioning and well-being. About 40 women veterans will participate.
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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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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran self-identifies as woman * has a history of sexual violence at any point in their lifetime * between the ages of 21 an 65 * currently does not meet physical activity level guidelines * reports some functional difficulties that indicate some interference in daily life * safe and private location to engage in the virtual exercise program Exclusion Criteria: * does not identify a safe and private location for exercise participation * severe drug or alcohol use disorder within the past year * clinically significant: * neurological disorder * systemic illness affecting central nervous system function * history of seizure disorder in the past 5 years * uncontrolled diabetes * end stage liver disease or currently receiving dialysis * physical disabilities precluding use of exercise equipment * significant cognitive impairment * active signs and symptoms of CVD * metabolic * renal disease * if taking antidepressants must have stable regimen * if in psychotherapy maintain therapy throughout trial
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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