New combo therapy shows promise in cutting veteran suicide

NCT ID NCT03952468

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a new approach to help veterans at high risk for suicide. It combined a type of brain stimulation (TMS) with a short form of talk therapy. The goal was to see if this combination could reduce suicide attempts and thoughts more than current treatments. The study included 55 veterans who had recently attempted suicide or had strong suicidal thoughts.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02908-4734, United States

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