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The Family of Heroes: an Evaluation of an Online Educational Tool
NCT01554839 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a unique web based educational tool called "Family of Heroes," which is designed to educate families about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and provide them with practical tools for interacting with affected veteran family members. The study includes veterans and a family member of their choosing. Participants are randomly assigned to a group which takes the online training or a group that does not take the training. Both groups complete a baseline questionnaire and a follow up questionaire 60 days later. The study will examine the number of Veteran Affairs (VA) mental health visits.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL "Family of Heroes"
- BEHAVIORAL Baseline and Follow up Surveys
Study Locations (1)
New Jersey
- VANJHCS (Veterans Administration New Jersey Health Care Services) — Lyons
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 206 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01554839
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01554839 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 206 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with PTSD appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which "Family of Heroes" is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01554839 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New Jersey. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01554839 about?
NCT01554839 is a clinical study titled "The Family of Heroes: an Evaluation of an Online Educational Tool". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a unique web based educational tool called "Family of Heroes," which is designed to educate families about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and provide them with practical tools for interacting with affected veteran family members. T...
What is the current status of trial NCT01554839?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 206 participants. The study started on 2011-10. Estimated completion is 2013-06.
What conditions does trial NCT01554839 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01554839?
The interventions under investigation include: "Family of Heroes" (BEHAVIORAL), Baseline and Follow up Surveys (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01554839?
This trial is sponsored by Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01554839 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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