Efficacy of Virtual Warrior Renew Therapy for Veterans Who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma
Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) focused on measuring group therapy, military sexual trauma, randomized clinical trial, PTSD, MST
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Has established care with VA medical or mental health provider. Reports having experienced military sexual trauma. Between the ages of 18 and 75. Is an outpatient and is able to comply with all study procedures, including the eight weeks of group treatment and the assessment measures. Positive screen on the Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5). Able to participate in virtual group therapy via telehealth. Exclusion Criteria: Impaired decision-making capacity that in the clinical judgment of their provider would affect their ability to provide informed consent. Current/active suicidal ideation as evidenced by a positive screen on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), or a suicide attempt or psychiatric hospitalization within the past year Current or past diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, psychotic or dissociative disorders. Current/active diagnosis of a substance use disorder or an alcohol use disorder as measured by the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Concise (AUDIT-C).66 Unable to read English. Currently receiving trauma-focused group or individual psychotherapy treatment. (Previous psychotherapy or current pharmacotherapy is acceptable). Concurrently enrolled in another research protocol involving a mental health intervention during this study Has had previous Warrior Renew treatment.
Sites / Locations
- VA Portland Health Care SystemRecruiting
- VA Puget Sound Health Care SystemRecruiting
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System American Lake DivisionRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Health & Wellness
Warrior Renew
8 weeks, once weekly 90 minute sessions, groups of 8-10 subjects, gender stratified
8 weeks, once weekly 90 minute sessions, groups of 8-10 subjects, gender stratified