NCT07579143 Mental Health Clinician / Chaplain Collaboration
| NCT ID | NCT07579143 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System |
| Condition | Moral Injury |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-14 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-14 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.
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Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 to 80 years * plan to follow-up with a VA mental health clinician for PTSD or SUD treatment within the next three months (therefore allowing for collaboration) * positive screen using the 6-item Moral Injury Distress Scale (MIDS) screener. A positive MIDS screen will be defined as being bothered at least moderately by exposure to at least one potentially morally injurious event (witnessing, omission, commission). Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or severe neurocognitive disorder (e.g., dementia, severe TBI). Veterans with borderline personality disorder will be eligible for participation in this study following DBT completion. * Planning to start or current participation in a moral injury treatment group or evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., Prolonged Exposure or Cognitive Processing Therapy).
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07579143 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Moral Injury. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07579143 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07579143 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jeffrey.pyne@va.gov for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07579143 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Little Rock, United States, Pittsburgh, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07579143 clinical trial?
NCT07579143 is sponsored by Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.