Plain-English translation of NCT05897021 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a type of therapy called expressive writing on minority stressors (EWMS) for sexual minority veterans—people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or another non-heterosexual identity. In this treatment, you would meet with a therapist for three sessions where you write about difficult experiences related to discrimination or bias you've faced, based on guided prompts. Research over the past 30 years shows that expressive writing can help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress.
Sexual minority veterans face higher rates of depression and anxiety partly because of discrimination and stigma-related stress, which can also increase risks of substance use and suicidal thoughts. Very few treatments specifically address this kind of stress, so researchers want to test whether this writing-based intervention could help this vulnerable population.
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You would attend three one-on-one therapy sessions with a therapist, either in person or by video call. The first session lasts about 60 minutes and includes an introduction, education about how stress affects mental health, and your first writing exercise. The next two sessions are about 40 minutes each and involve guided writing, feedback from the therapist, and check-ins about how you're doing. You would write about your personal experiences with discrimination or bias based on prompts the therapist provides.
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