Therapy study for PTSD and anxiety in veterans
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a psychotherapy approach to help veterans and service members who have PTSD and/or anxiety disorders. You may be randomly assigned to different therapy conditions, and the study aims to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and PTSD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran or service member and at least 18 years old
- You have a current diagnosis of PTSD or an anxiety disorder (like panic, social anxiety, or generalized anxiety)
- Your life enjoyment and satisfaction are somewhat lower (QLES-Q-SF score 47 or lower)
- If you take psychiatric medicines, your doses must be stable for at least 4 weeks before starting
- You must be willing to be randomly assigned to a treatment group
- You should not have active mania or psychosis, or suicidal thoughts/intent that would prevent treatment
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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