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Behavioral Intervention

Innovative Therapies for Moral Injury

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Waitlist Available
Led By Jeanette Irene Harris, PhD MS MS
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age of 18 years or older
Stability on mental health medications for at least 8 weeks
Must not have
Insufficient capacity to consent
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks (end of treatment) and 20 weeks (long-term follow-up)
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Summary

This trial aims to help veterans who are experiencing Moral Injury Syndrome (MIS), which is a condition that affects a significant portion of veterans with combat-related PTSD. MIS occurs when veterans go through experiences that

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans who are struggling with Moral Injury Syndrome (MIS) as a result of combat-related PTSD. It's aimed at those who have symptoms like hopelessness, loss of spiritual beliefs, and persistent guilt or anger. Participants should be seeking treatment within the VA system.
What is being tested?
The study tests two interventions: Present Centered Group Therapy and Building Spiritual Strength to treat MIS in veterans. The effectiveness will be measured across four VA facilities to potentially inform national strategies for managing MIS.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological therapy rather than medication, side effects may include emotional discomfort or distress during discussions but typically do not involve physical side effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have been on the same mental health medications for at least 8 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am unable to understand and make decisions about my health care.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks (end of treatment) and 20 weeks (long-term follow-up)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks (end of treatment) and 20 weeks (long-term follow-up) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Expressions of Moral Injury Scale
Change in Moral Injury Outcomes Scale
Change in Moral Injury and Distress Scale
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Secondary study objectives
Change in Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation
Change in Inventory of Community Participation
Change in Multiscale Measure for Postconventional Religious Functioning
+4 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Building Spiritual StrengthExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Spiritually integrated group intervention for moral injury.
Group II: Present Centered Group TherapyActive Control1 Intervention
Coping strategies group intervention addressing broad spectrum trauma symptoms

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterFED
66 Previous Clinical Trials
17,031 Total Patients Enrolled
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,647 Previous Clinical Trials
3,359,870 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Moral Injury
482 Patients Enrolled for Moral Injury
VA Central Alabama Health Care SystemUNKNOWN
~133 spots leftby Jul 2027
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