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NCT03906240 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pilot Study Testing a Web-Based Moral Elevation Intervention for Veterans With PTSD and Moral Injury
A NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 87
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03906240: Completed NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT03906240 is a NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 87 participants, below the 663-participant average among 262 other Post Traumatic Stress Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03906240, a NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 87 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Given the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury in combat Veterans and the limitations to current treatments, novel approaches are needed to target both PTSD and moral injury and directly impact psychosocial growth and functional recovery. One potential way to address this critical need is through moral elevation-a positive emotional state described as feeling uplifted and inspired by others' virtuous actions. This study will pilot a web-based moral elevation intervention with Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn Veterans who experienced a morally injurious event and with a PTSD diagnosis. If Veterans are willing and able to complete an online moral elevation intervention and it has beneficial effects, then moral elevation could be feasibly utilized as a tool to reverse the negative effects of trauma and facilitate recovery. Data from this study will be used to develop larger clinical trials to test if this intervention significantly improves PTSD symptoms and moral injury distress and enhances social functioning.
Primary Outcome
The TEI-SF is a 9-item self-report measure that assessed acceptability of the moral elevation intervention and its procedure. Items were scored from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater acceptability. To assess the acceptability of the treatment in this study, we calculated descriptive statistics to determine the average score for each item across the intervention condition. The mid-point item score for this measure (range = 1-5, mid-point = 3) was used as an indicator for adequate acce
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Moral Elevation intervention
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX - Temple
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 87 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-03-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03906240 record still lists
NCT03906240 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 87 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 663-participant average among 262 other Post Traumatic Stress Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Moral Elevation intervention is the first listed.
NCT03906240 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03906240 about?
NCT03906240 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study Testing a Web-Based Moral Elevation Intervention for Veterans With PTSD and Moral Injury". Given the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury in combat Veterans and the limitations to current treatments, novel approaches are needed to target both PTSD and moral injury and directly impact psychosocial growth and functional recovery. One potential way to address t...
What is the current status of trial NCT03906240?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 87 participants. The study started on 2020-03-02. Estimated completion is 2021-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03906240 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Moral Injury.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03906240?
The interventions under investigation include: Moral Elevation intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03906240?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03906240 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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