VGX: Veterans Group Experience

This study will offer two kinds of classes for veterans with symptoms of PTSD or post-deployment stress, and test their effectiveness:

• Integrative Exercise, incorporating aerobic strength training with mindful breathing
• PTSD Recovery Classes, offering practical facts about PTSD treatment and recovery

Given the impact of COVID-19, participation in the study is now remote, facilitated via telehealth. 

You may be eligible if you are:

• Between 18-75 years old
• Physically able to participate
• Experiencing symptoms of service-related stress
• A match for other study requirements

Learn more by visiting stressandhealthresearch.ucsf.edu/vgx. 

Read the sample consent form.

Contact us at 415-996-4348.

Study Investigators

• Principal Investigator: Thomas Neylan, MD, UCSF and the San Francisco VA Medical Center
• Co-Investigators: Wolf Mehling, MD and Margaret Chesney, PhD, UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine