Mindfulness and Problem-Solving Training for Veterans' Mental Health

Type I Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of Primary Care Brief Mindfulness Training for Veterans

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Depression Anxiety
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Veterans who experience anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms. Participants will take part in either a mindfulness class or a problem-solving skills class to see if these help reduce their symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am enrolled in VA primary care.
  • I have significant psychological distress.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have severe cognitive impairment.
  • I attempted or wanted to commit suicide in the last month.
  • I had a psychotherapy appointment outside primary care in the last month.
  • I had a change in psychiatric medication in the last 2 months.
  • I prefer to be referred to specialty mental health care.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The VA wants to understand what type of integrative and whole health approaches are helpful for Veterans. The study is comparing two primary care based mental health treatments, a mindfulness class that teaches mindfulness meditation and a problem-solving class that teaches problem-solving skills and how to build resilience, for Veterans who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible, participants must be: * enrolled in VA primary care through the local VA site * report clinically significant psychological distress as measured in at least one of three areas: * PTSD operationalized by 30 on the PCL-5 plus endorsing a criteria A stressor *…
Contacts

Kyle Possemato, PhD

(315) 425-4400

kyle.possemato@va.gov

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Ariella Davis

Ariella.Davis@va.gov

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