Can DBT help High-Risk veterans quit smoking?
NCT ID NCT06687577
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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for TOBACCO DEPENDENCE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
San Diego, California, 92161, United States