Race-Based Stress Trauma and Empowerment Program for Racism-Related Stress
(RBSTE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The existence of racially/ethnically based health disparities is well established, both within the civilian community and among Service Members and Veterans. Experiences of discrimination are acute and chronic stressors that substantially contribute to greater emotional distress, poorer health behavior, lower healthcare utilization and increased allostatic load, all of which undermine well-being, functioning and Whole Health. An innovative clinical program, the Race-Based Stress/Trauma and Empowerment (RBSTE) group, was developed to help Veterans of Color to build coping resources and empowerment. Although qualitative data suggest the promise of this intervention, systematic evaluation is lacking. The proposed feasibility project will lay the groundwork for a future randomized controlled trial to evaluate RBSTE as compared to a control group in terms of Whole Health, functioning and mental/physical wellness. The project thus begins a program of research to address the health implications of systemic racism.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Ariel J. Lang, PhD
Principal Investigator
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for BIPOC Veterans who can consent to study activities, have experienced discrimination 'a few times a year' or more, and feel stressed. It's not suitable for those with serious mental illness, substance abuse issues, cognitive impairments that affect group participation, or severe suicidal/homicidal tendencies.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either RBSTE or PCT intervention in 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- PCT
- RBSTE
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor