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Texts of kindness tested to lower suicide risk in veterans

NCT ID NCT06136234

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether sending brief, caring text messages over a year can reduce distress and suicidal thoughts in stressed or distressed U.S. veterans and service members. 521 participants receive either these caring contacts plus information about helpful resources, or just the resource information alone. Researchers will compare changes in suicide risk and emotional well-being between the two groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Caring Contacts (periodic supportive text messages)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to reduce emotional distress and suicide risk among veterans and service members.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so effects may be small or hard to measure. Results depend on participants' engagement and may not apply to all veterans.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

521 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * US service member or veteran * 18 years or older * Lives in the United States * Stressed (recent separation from or in transition out of the military, unemployment, financial strain, unhoused, or suicide loss, etc.) or distressed (isolation, depression, substance use, loneliness, defeat, hopelessness, psychological pain, or suicidal ideation, etc.) * Willingness to be contacted periodically by text message and either email or postal mail Exclusion Criteria: \- Unable to consent due to inability to understand the consent form due to cognitive limitations or insufficient English (as determined by inability to pass the consent quiz items)

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Conditions

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Suicidal Ideation

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Distress, emotional Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

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