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N/A Completed N=280 Randomized Double-blind Health Services Research

Motivational Coaching to Enhance Mental Health Engagement in Rural Veterans

Mental Health Disorders · Rural Health · Veterans Health
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01893983 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
280
Serious AEs
1.8%
Results posted
Sep 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Mental Health (MH) Treatment Engagement — 78; 74 Participants — p=0.660

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate health problems among rural Veterans. The research project also aims to test a new telephone-based approach for helping Veterans who need treatment connect with the appropriate care. This study will help us to better understand the kinds of problems Veterans experience. The study will also help us to find better ways to help Veterans get the help they may need.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Mental Health (MH) Treatment Engagement
78; 74 0.660
SECONDARY
Mental Health (MH) Treatment Retention
67; 62

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • a Veteran over age 18
  • a resident of VISN 16 or 21 catchment areas receiving care at a CBOC with no plans to re-locate within 8 months of enrollment
  • positive for 1 or more of the following disorders: PTSD, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, high-risk drinking, and/or illicit substance use

Exclusion Criteria

  • hearing- impaired,
  • no working telephone,
  • Veterans with self-reported (and/or CPRS-confirmed) diagnoses of schizophrenia, psychosis or bipolar disorder, or active suicidality or homicidality
  • received mental health treatment within the last 60 days and/or has future appointments for mental health treatment in the next 30 days
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01893983). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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