A Mobile Health Intervention to Improve Psychosocial Functioning in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Symptoms

Part of paid clinical trials in Palo Alto, California.

Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Study ID
NCT06689787
Status
Not Yet Recruiting

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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Self-Guided STAIR Coach with Real-Time Assessment — OTHER
    Two mobile apps to be used as one intervention package to support participants in their progress through STAIR (Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation) with self-monitoring of symptoms and functioning
  • Real-Time Assessment — OTHER
    One mobile app to support participants in self-monitoring of symptoms and functioning

Study Details

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are the two most common mental health conditions among Veterans. When Veterans experience both, there is a negative impact on their functioning, making it difficult to function at work or at home and socially with other people. Although talk therapies can result in improvements in functioning, they are difficult to access because there are limited clinicians who can provide them. As most US adults now own a smartphone, mobile apps are a way for Veterans to access content traditionally delivered through talk therapies at their own pace. This study will test a mobile app based on a trauma-informed talk therapy that has helped Veterans with PTSD and depression make large improvements in functioning, through learning skills to navigate emotions and relationships. Additionally, through answering brief surveys and enabling passive tracking on their smartphones, Veterans will see real-time information on their functioning and mental health and on potential benefits from using these skills.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 1, 2027
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Apr 1, 2029
Completion
Apr 1, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Self-Guided STAIR Coach with Real-Time Assessment
    Participants randomized to this condition will receive two mobile apps.
  • Active Comparator: Real-Time Assessment
    Participants randomized to this condition will receive one mobile app.

Primary Outcome Measure

Study Recruitment Rate [ Time Frame: Evaluated at end of trial (lasting approximately 2 years) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CAPalo AltoCalifornia94304-1207
Haijing W Hallenbeck, PhD MA
[email protected]
650-387-4116
Haijing Wu Hallenbeck, PhD MA (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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