Can writing about suicidal thoughts save lives? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05878795
First seen May 31, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new therapy called Written Exposure Therapy for Suicide Prevention (WET-SP) in 160 active duty military members hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts. Participants either receive the therapy plus standard care, or standard care alone. The therapy involves five sessions of writing about a suicidal crisis to reduce distress and future suicide risk. Researchers will track suicidal thoughts and behaviors for 30 weeks after discharge.
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University of Texas Health Center San Antonio
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Written Exposure Therapy for Suicide Prevention (WET-SP) - a brief psychotherapy involving writing about a suicidal crisis
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, scalable therapy to reduce suicide risk in military members after hospitalization.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 160 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy is new and its effectiveness is unproven.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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