Forgiveness Facilitation for Psychological Trauma
(MC3 Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the intervention can be delivered by VA chaplains and if it is acceptable for veterans who have symptoms of moral injury (guilt, shame, isolation) and are receiving VA mental health treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Can the study team enroll veterans for this intervention and complete data collection? Will veterans complete the intervention?
There is no comparison group.
Participants will will complete a baseline and 6-month interview and participate in up to 12 intervention sessions with a VA chaplain. The intervention will focus on facilitating forgiveness and community connection.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for veterans aged 18 to 80 who have symptoms of moral injury (like guilt, shame, or isolation), are getting VA mental health care for PTSD or substance use issues, and have recently experienced a morally distressing event.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants engage in up to 12 sessions with a VA chaplain focusing on forgiveness and community connection
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for outcomes such as forgiveness, loneliness, and PTSD symptom severity
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mental Health Clinician / Chaplain Collaboration
Trial Overview
The study tests if VA chaplains can deliver up to 12 sessions focused on forgiveness and building community connections to help with moral injury. There is no comparison group; all participants receive the intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Intervention is delivered by VA chaplains to facilitate forgiveness and community connection in collaboration with mental health clinicians
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Lead Sponsor
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Collaborator
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