Veterans' suicide study tests new talk therapy
NCT ID NCT05256940
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a revised version of motivational interviewing, a type of counseling, to see if it can lower suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts in high-risk veterans. About 470 veterans will be randomly assigned to receive this therapy or high-quality usual care. The goal is to find a better way to support veterans in crisis.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401-5703, United States
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VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua, New York, 14424-1159, United States
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States
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