Compassion meditation (CM) is a contemplative practice that builds compassion for and connectedness with others. CM has shown promise as a way of enhancing recovery for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The proposed project will examine the feasibility of a clinical trial by assessing our ability to deliver CM and a control intervention consistently with a diverse groups of Veterans from different parts of the country and optimizing the way in which outcomes are determined.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Compassion meditation (CM) is a contemplative practice that builds compassion for and connectedness with others. CM has shown promise as a way of enhancing recovery for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The proposed project will examine the feasibility of a clinical trial by assessing our ability to deliver CM and a control intervention consistently with a diverse groups of Veterans from different parts of the country and optimizing the way in which outcomes are determined.
Multisite Feasibility of Compassion Meditation for Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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VA Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 01730
VA Finger Lakes HCS, Canandaigua, New York, United States, 14424-1159
Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705
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Veterans Medical Research Foundation,
2026-06-30