Can a crisis plan boost PTSD therapy and save lives?

NCT ID NCT06285708

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a crisis response plan (CRP) to prolonged exposure (PE) therapy helps reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people with PTSD. Researchers will compare PE plus CRP to PE with standard care in 100 adults. The goal is to find a better way to support those struggling with both PTSD and suicidal thoughts.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: prolonged exposure therapy and crisis response plan
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people with PTSD.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination therapy may not prove better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder Psychological Trauma Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PTSD SUICIDAL IDEATION SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED TRAUMA, PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Ohio State University
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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