Mechanisms of Action and Outcome

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mental Disorders

In brief

The objective of this study is to examine the mechanisms of action and outcome in mental health peer support groups. The study design is a randomized trial in which participants are assigned to one of three study arms: a recovery oriented mental health group led by peer facilitators (Vet-to-Vet), a recovery oriented group led by a clinician, or "treatment as usual." Qualitative and quantitative methods will be used to assess substantive content and process of the recovery groups, as well as mental health and recovery outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00555568

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

People needed

298

Starts

2007-01-01

Expected to finish

2010-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-06-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• veteran in treatment for a psychiatric disorder at a participating study site

You may not qualify if…

• currently participating in a recovery group that constitutes an intervention arm of this research study

Where it is running

• VA Connecticut Health Care System (West Haven) — West Haven, Connecticut, United States
• VA New England Health Care System — Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

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