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CompletedNCT00032461
Compare the Medical Conditions of Gulf War Veterans to Non-Deployed Veterans
This study is completed. It focuses on PTSD and currently lists study information.
PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ...Observational
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Things to check before joining
Study start dateNovember 1998
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrollment listed in the registry
- 2,000
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Sponsor type
- Government agency
- Study type
- Observational
- Intervention type
- Interview / survey / observational
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Not clearly listed
- Age range
- Not clearly listed
- Official registry ID
- NCT00032461
- Official title
- National Health Survey of Gulf War Era Veterans and Their Families - Phase III Physical Examinations
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: Primary Hypothesis: Gulf War veterans will have an equal prevalence or mean level of the following medical and psychological conditions frequently reported in the literature compared to a control group of nondeployed veterans: (1) chronic fatigue syndrome, (2) fibromyalgia, (3). The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.
Is this an interview, survey, or observational study?
This appears to be a interview / survey / observational study. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with ptsd. The criteria appear strict, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
You may need to answer questionnaires or take part in interviews.
Could the questions feel emotionally difficult or personal?
If the study involves interviews or questionnaires, some questions may feel personal or emotionally sensitive. Ask whether you can skip questions, pause, stop, and how your answers will be protected. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
What practical constraints should I expect?
The likely practical burden appears very high. Things to check include multiple visits or assessments, questionnaires/interviews/assessments. Ask the study team about duration, visits, possible compensation, data access, and what happens if you want to stop.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which appears to be a government agency. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
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