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Whole Health STEPS for Veteran Mental Health
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Waitlist Available
Led By Emily M. Johnson, PhD
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
Have at least mild functional impairment
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new way to provide care for Veterans with mental health concerns who are not actively engaged in mental health services. The new care includes support from a Peer Support Specialist, or Peer. The level of support provided will be determined based on Veterans' progress. Whole Health STEPS offers a non-mental health referral option for primary care Veterans with mental health concerns, provides a structured package of existing Whole Health services, and provides a structured service for peers in primary care settings.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans enrolled in primary care with mild functional impairment and mental health concerns, who are not currently receiving intensive mental health services. They must be able to communicate in English and have no recent changes to psychotropic medications.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial evaluates Whole Health STEPS, a support program led by peers aiming to help Veterans achieve wellness goals using the Whole Health model. The level of peer support varies based on the Veteran's progress.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves peer support and goal-setting rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological discomfort when discussing personal issues.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have some difficulty doing everyday tasks.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 4 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning (IPF)
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Whole Health STEPSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will immediately receive Whole Health STEPS.
Group II: WaitlistExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive Whole Health STEPS after a defined waiting period.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,399 Total Patients Enrolled
14 Trials studying Mental Health
18,224 Patients Enrolled for Mental Health
Emily M. Johnson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorSyracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I cannot communicate in English by myself.I prefer to be referred directly to a mental health care provider.I have recently changed my mental health medications.I am able to complete all required research tasks and interventions.I have some difficulty doing everyday tasks.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Whole Health STEPS
- Group 2: Waitlist
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there vacancies available to join this investigation?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this research initiative is not actively searching for additional participants. It was first shared on April 25th 2022 and had its last update made June 2nd 2022; however, there are currently 52 other trials that are still recruiting patients."
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