Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Miami University and Auburn University
Location: This is a virtual study
Lead Investigators: April Smith, PhD; Tracy Witte, PhD
IRB Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Miami University Institutional Review Board

Background

 

Our psychological health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also influences how we manage stress, relate to others, and make choices. Researchers are aware of the importance of mental well-being and are continuously focusing on ways to develop and improve interventions designed to promote mental health.

This research study seeks to test the effectiveness of an online computerized intervention intended to potentially improve psychological functioning among Veterans. Researchers aim to understand if this online mental health intervention program can enhance the mind’s connection to the body and improve the quality of life.

This virtual study seeks adults 18 to 65 years old who are Veterans (i.e. those that have previously served in the US military). Participants must comply with the study requirements over a 5 month period. Compensation for eligible participants is available.

Why Participate? 

 

• You may experience an improvement to your psychological health.
• You may better understand the connection between the mind and the body.
• You may learn how to better deal with negative emotions.
• You may contribute valuable information that may help Veterans.
• You will be compensated up to $200 for participating in this study.
• You will be helping to advance mental health research.

Your Rights

 

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

 

• Adults aged 18 to 65 years old who are Veterans (those that have previously served in the military)
• Must be residing within the United States
• Must have access to the internet and a device (i.e. computer or tablet) capable of videoconferencing. 
• Able to attend with the following study requirements over approximately 5 months:
  • Participate in two video conferences with a research team member and participate in 6 online sessions which will take between 25 to 60 minutes to complete.
    • Participants will receive an email  informing them when to complete each session when they are available.
    • Participants need to complete sessions within 48 hours of receiving the email prompt. 

Please note:

 

Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the study team would like to note the following:

• This is a virtual study which means you can participate in the comfort of your own home. 
• There will be no in-person visits or clinic appointments in this study.
• In this study, there is no need to have close interactions with any person.