Can online CBT help veterans at risk for suicide?

NCT ID NCT06375083

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing two online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) courses for veterans who are at risk for suicide or have depression. One course focuses on depression symptoms, and the other on suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The goal is to see if veterans find these self-guided programs acceptable and helpful. About 472 veterans from rural and urban areas in five states will participate.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (online courses)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a convenient, self-guided online therapy option to help veterans manage depression and reduce suicidal thoughts.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 2 trial, so it is still early. The online format may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all veterans. The study focuses on acceptability, not yet proven effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION SUICIDE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Eastern Colorado Health Care System
RECRUITING

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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