Phase 1
Completed N=21
Increasing Activity for Veterans With PTSD
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04383496 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
21
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Recruitment — 24 Participants
Summary
The proposed work will be a key step forward in fulfilling the mission of VA RR&D to restore function and enable social reintegration for Veterans. Development of an intervention to increase physical activity may improve physical functioning for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), thus addressing an important gap in existing care. If demonstrated to be efficacious in a future randomized trial, this intervention could be implemented throughout VHA to improve quality of life and enable a full recovery for many Veterans with PTSD. Results from the proposed work may also advance our understanding of how to optimally incorporate mobile health technology (mHealth) with more traditional types of patient contacts, such as in-person visits and telephone calls. Effective use of mHealth may offer greater flexibility for VHA clinics looking to implement new programs. Incorporation of mHealth may also increase access to clinical services for Veterans who reside far from VHA facilities.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Recruitment |
24 | — |
| SECONDARY Total # Participants Completing Acceptability Interviews |
19 | — |
| SECONDARY Attendance |
19; 20 | — |
| SECONDARY Retention |
17 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 3 on Primary Care PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-5)
- "yes" to 3 questions about health-related functional limitations from the Veterans RAND 36-Item Health Survey
- has device and internet access for participating in meetings by videoconference
Exclusion Criteria
- active suicidal ideation or psychosis
- medical contraindication to participation (eg, complete paraplegia)
- self-reported impairments in 2 or more activities of daily living
- will be permanently moving out of area in next 4 months
- schizophrenia
- acute mental health crisis within the past 3 months (requiring an ED visit or hospitalization)
- routinely completing 150 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous activity per week
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04383496). 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.