Texts of kindness tested to lower suicide risk in veterans

NCT ID NCT06136234

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether sending brief, caring text messages over a year can reduce distress and suicidal thoughts in stressed or distressed U.S. veterans and service members. 521 participants receive either these caring contacts plus information about helpful resources, or just the resource information alone. Researchers will compare changes in suicide risk and emotional well-being between the two groups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Caring Contacts (periodic supportive text messages)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce emotional distress and suicide risk among veterans and service members.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so effects may be small or hard to measure. Results depend on participants' engagement and may not apply to all veterans.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicidal Ideation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DISTRESS, EMOTIONAL STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

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