Can longer therapy and brain scans predict and prevent suicide in veterans?
NCT ID NCT05931289
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 136 Veterans recently hospitalized for suicide risk. Half will get a longer psychotherapy, half a shorter one, to see which works better at reducing suicidal thoughts and actions. Researchers will also use MRI brain scans to track changes over a year and see if brain activity can predict future suicide attempts. The goal is to improve suicide prevention for those who served.
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Conditions
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Locations
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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