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Click on each of the studies below to learn more information about the TRACTS, ATRACTS, and STEP-Home studies!
Fill out the interest form below if you would like to be contacted about participating:
https://varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=PLFW88L8DYMR7TDR
Aging TRACTS (ATRACTS) is a new study that seeks to learn about brain and behavioral changes in middle aged and older Veterans. We hope to better understand the impact combat exposure has on brain function and risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in individuals who have been deployed. We will examine whether combat exposure in early adulthood contributes to the risk for cognitive impairment and development of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. This opens the potential for interventions to reduce these conditions in military Veterans. This study involves the collection of background and health information, a blood draw and collection of physiological information, a neuropsychological assessment, a psychological assessment, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of your brain with an electroencephalogram (EEG).
We are actively recruiting new participants and are looking for Veterans with and without combat exposure between the ages of 50 – 80 years old.
STEP-Home workshops were created specifically for Veterans to help with reintegration issues they may face as they make the transition from military service to the civilian world. We are specifically focused on Veterans that have only been out of the military for 3 years or less.
- 12-week program: You meet 1x/week, 90-minute session (same day/time each week)
- Groups typically have 3-6 other Veterans in them (same Veterans each week)
- Co-led by 2 STEP-Home therapists
- Groups run virtually (online video) and can be done from your home or any private location
You’ll learn problem solving and emotional regulation skills that can help in many areas of your life: work/school, attention/memory, relationships, anger/irritability, risk management, etc.
If you are interested please fill out the form below:
https://varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=MAA8JYR3EW9WD9PC
This is a research study, and we do not add anything to your VA record. Our direct phone number is 617-390-6516. Please call or text us today to learn more or enroll!