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Relationships and Health in the OEF/OIF Veteran Population

Sponsor
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (U.S. Fed)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01652443
Collaborator
(none)
69
Enrollment
1
Location
63
Actual Duration (Months)
1.1
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The current study will explore relationships and health in the OEF/OIF Veteran population. Specifically, this study will examine PTSD symptom severity, traumatic brain injury, relationship satisfaction, leisure, general health ratings, feelings of burdensomeness and belongingness, and suicidal ideation.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase

    Detailed Description

    United States military troops returning home from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom deployments are presenting with "invisible wounds". These "invisible wounds" include mental health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Recent literature has begun to explore how PTSD affects the service member, as well as their significant others. Several studies have shown that Veteran endorsement of PTSD symptoms is associated with decreased relationship satisfaction. Prior literature has shown that spending time together and engaging in pleasurable activities as a couple are important strategies for enduring relationship quality and satisfaction. Literature has demonstrated moderate relationships between PTSD and suicidal ideation. A previous study conducted by two of the investigators in this population showed that perceived feelings of burdensomeness and belongingness and identification of suicide as a potential strategy for dealing with these feelings. Joiner has hypothesized that acquired capacity of painful experiences, perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness are the three components of increased suicide risk. Yet few studies exist that examine these constructs in the military population, though research indicates the clinical utility for exploring these constructs and related consequences.

    Study Design

    Study Type:
    Observational
    Actual Enrollment :
    69 participants
    Observational Model:
    Case-Only
    Time Perspective:
    Cross-Sectional
    Official Title:
    Relationships and Health in the OEF/OIF Veteran Population
    Actual Study Start Date :
    Apr 1, 2011
    Actual Primary Completion Date :
    Dec 1, 2015
    Actual Study Completion Date :
    Jul 1, 2016

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Relationship satisfaction [One study visit]

      Four item relationship satisfaction survey

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 50 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:

    • OEF/OIF Veteran (at least one OEF/OIF deployment)

    • Currently receiving or eligible to receive health care services at DVAMC

    • In a current, established relationship for a duration of at least one year

    • Age of 18-50

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • Inability to provide informed consent.

    • Inability to adequately respond to questions regarding the informed consent procedure.

    • Do not meet the inclusion criteria listed above.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Eastern Colorado Healthcare System Denver Colorado United States 80220

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Lisa M Betthauser, MBA, VA VISN 19 MIRECC

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01652443
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 11-0488
    First Posted:
    Jul 30, 2012
    Last Update Posted:
    May 15, 2017
    Last Verified:
    May 1, 2017
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Keywords provided by VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
    OEF/OIF Veterans
    Relationships
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:
    Suicidal Ideation

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of May 15, 2017