Actively Recruiting
Expressive Writing on Minority Stressors Among Sexual Minority Veterans
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-02-02
85
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
236 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Sexual minority stressors (e.g., sexual minority identity-based discrimination) contribute to greater risk for and severity of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and suicide among sexual minority Veterans. However, no brief, scalable, one-on-one interventions targeting sexual minority stressor-related distress are available in Veterans Affairs (VA) for sexual minority Veterans. The proposed research will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a brief, 3-session expressive writing intervention to target distress related to sexual minority stressor exposure among sexual minority Veterans. The results of this work will advance knowledge about a promising brief and easy to implement intervention focused on reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms among sexual minority Veterans. This proposal aligns with VA's and CSR\&D's commitment to providing equitable services to sexual minority Veterans and the aim of reducing health disparities among underserved Veteran groups.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Expressive Writing on Minority Stressors Among Sexual Minority Veterans
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Identify as a sexual minority (e.g., gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, or other non-heterosexual identity)
- Have clinically significant depressive or anxiety symptoms (score above 10 on PHQ-9 or GAD-7)
- Report distress linked to sexuality-based minority stress exposure
- Be stable on psychotropic medication for at least 4 weeks if currently taking any
You will not qualify if you...
- Have a clear and current suicidal plan and/or intent
- Present with unstable mania or psychosis
- Have a severe current substance use disorder
- Have significant cognitive impairment or inability to understand baseline questionnaires
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130-4817
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Kelly L Harper, PhD
CONTACT
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Brian P Marx, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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