New treatment for moral injury in veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new therapy for veterans struggling with moral injury—distress from events that go against personal values. It compares two treatment approaches to see which works better.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran
- You have symptoms of moral injury, like guilt or shame from past events
- You are willing to try one of two treatments randomly assigned
- You have been on a stable dose of mental health medications for at least 8 weeks
- You are 18 years or older
- You are not currently in another therapy for moral injury or PTSD
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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