New hope for veterans: combined therapy may cut PTSD and suicide risk

NCT ID NCT05974631

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study compares two treatments for veterans with PTSD who are at high risk for suicide. One group gets a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and a special PTSD therapy (DBT PE), while the other gets standard care. The goal is to see which approach better reduces suicidal behavior and PTSD symptoms. About 125 veterans will take part, and the study also looks at how easy or hard it is to use these treatments in VA clinics.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

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    Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States

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  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

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    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States

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  • South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78229-4404, United States

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  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

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    Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States

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