Can DBT help High-Risk veterans quit smoking?

NCT ID NCT06687577

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Veterans Medical Research Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new smoking cessation program for veterans who are at high risk for suicide. The program combines standard tobacco treatment with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a therapy proven to reduce suicide risk. 67 veterans participated, and researchers measured how many quit or reduced smoking, and whether sleep quality improved.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combined with standard tobacco cessation treatment
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help high-risk smokers quit tobacco while also managing suicide risk, potentially improving both physical and mental health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 67 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nicotine dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUICIDAL TOBACCO DEPENDENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Veterans Medical Research Foundation

San Diego, California, 92161, United States

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