Brain training via telehealth shows promise for veterans battling depression and suicide risk
NCT ID NCT04952532
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 10-week, at-home cognitive training program for 9 veterans with major depression and a recent suicide attempt. The program aimed to improve decision-making and reduce depression through problem-solving exercises delivered via video calls. Early results suggest the approach is feasible and may help ease symptoms, but larger studies are needed.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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9 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * U.S. Veteran; * Primary diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) and a history of suicide attempt in the past year; * Elevated score (\>1SD above the normal mean) on rumination measure (Ruminative Response Scale); * Based on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) current suicidal ideation (either passive, i.e. "wish to be dead") or active ideation but with no intent to act on it immediately and no specific plan; * Currently in psychotherapy treatment as usual (TAU) at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. * The investigators will include women and aim for the sample to be 30% women. Exclusion Criteria: * Current substance use disorder; * History of traumatic brain injury; neurological disorder, or other medical confound; compromised intellectual abilities (WASI45 FSIQ\<70) * The investigators will enroll six Veterans in each group and conduct six 10-week intervention cycles for a total sample of 36 Veterans.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
The Bronx, New York, 10468-3904, United States
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