New group therapy aims to curb veteran suicide crisis

NCT ID NCT05000749

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group, added to usual care, helps veterans at high risk for suicide better manage their emotions. About 156 veterans with a history of suicide attempts and current suicidal thoughts will take part. The goal is to see if the group reduces emotional struggles and improves coping skills.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED

Contacts and locations

Locations

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL

Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States
New Mexico VA Health Care System, Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108-5153, United States
VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT

West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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