In the proposed trial, the investigators plan to refine interventions, then conduct a small randomized trial to provide critical information to inform a future large-scale randomized efficacy trial of Tai Chi for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. Building on the combined experience the proposed study will progress in new directions to: 1. Adapt, refine, and standardize two 12-week treatment protocols (Tai Chi and a Wellness control condition) for Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and chronic musculoskeletal pain during Phase One. Tai Chi and Wellness interventions will be adapted for delivery via a videoconferencing platform for the population and piloted in a 'dry run'. 2. Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered randomized trial of these two interventions and the assessment protocols during Phase Two. 3. Utilize information from this trial to plan and design a large randomized control study evaluating the efficacy of Tai Chi compared to Wellness for improving outcomes for Veterans with PTSD and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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Participant Satisfaction Post Treatment With Interventions Being Tested
Timeframe: Post-treatment (about 12 weeks)
Percentage of Participants Satisfaction at Follow-up With Interventions Being Tested
Timeframe: Post-treatment (about 12 weeks)
Number of Participants That Attended at Least 70% of the Treatment Sessions
Timeframe: Post-treatment (about 12 weeks)
The Percentage of Participants That Completed All Assessments
Timeframe: Follow-up (about 6 months)